Government revenue collections from the Mining Sector in Kagera Region for the 2024/2025 financial year have reached 3.2 billion Shillings, surpassing 82% of the region’s target of 5.8 billion Shillings.
This achievement, which occurred within the first eight months of the fiscal year, was driven by royalties, fees, and other charges from various mining activities.
Kagera's mining sector is overseen by local authorities in all seven districts: Kyerwa, Karagwe, Misenyi, Muleba, Bukoba, Biharamulo, and Ngara, each engaged in a variety of mining operations.
The region is rich in valuable minerals such as tin, gold, nickel, wolframite (WO3), industrial minerals, and construction minerals.
The Kyerwa area, known for its tin mining, plays a key role in the region’s revenue. Tin is mined legally under small-scale mining licenses, as well as through a large-scale exploration license.
Tin mining alone accounts for up to 32% of the total revenue collected, with other minerals like gold, along with fees from permits and licenses, contributing to the remaining amount.
Nobert Mkopi, Acting Mining Officer for Kagera, expressed confidence that the region will meet its target by the end of the financial year, given the favorable trend in revenue collection.
Mkopi also called on local and foreign investors to explore the abundant investment opportunities in Kagera’s mining sector, which continues to grow due to its rich mineral deposits.
With minerals like tin, gold, nickel, and industrial minerals in high demand, Kagera presents significant prospects for investment and development in the mining industry.