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Salim Mvurya

BIOGRAPHY

EA two-term governor of Kwale County, the soft-spoken politician has been reappointed to Cabinet, and moved from Mining and Blue Economy to that of Investments, Trade and Industry.

He is known for spearheading the aerial mapping of the country’s minerals, in a survey that revealed that Kenya has 970 minerals including industrial minerals, base metals, precious metals, rare earth and radio-active minerals, gemstones, construction and building materials, and geothermal resources.

Mr Mvurya recently announced the discovery of huge deposits of the valuable mineral coltan, the mining minister has said.  The rare mineral is used to manufacture electric car batteries, mobile phones and other electronic devices.

He has a degree in Agri-Business Management from Egerton University and a Master’s in Participation, Power and Social Change from the Institute Of Development Studies, University of Sussex in England, UK.

Prior to appointment as Cabinet Secretary he served as Governor, Kwale County for 10 years (two terms), from 2013 to 2022. He also served as the vice chairman of the Council of Governors for two terms.