Introduction of membership from governors is seen as a key strategy to mediate conflicts arising from confrontations between county governments and mining companies.“After the creation of the mineral rights board in parliament made of technocrats, the Senate committee has now included a representative of Council of Governors,” acting chief executive officer of the Kenya Chamber of Mines Stephen Mwakesi said.Mr Mwakesi said since mining takes place in the county having a CoG representative in the body charged with responsibility for consideration of licenses will give it a devolution perspective,” he said during an interview with the Nation.Devolution has become a major encumbrance to mining companies after county governments targeted some companies for extra revenues through cess and transport levies.

Source : DAILY NATION