The CSM Technologies Limited, a Bhubaneswar-based technology company providing solutions in the governance sector, said it developed and deployed Kenya’s Royalty Management System (RMS) for its State Department for Mining, Government.
“Implemented through CSM Tech Limited, the company’s wholly owned Kenyan subsidiary, the platform went live on September 28 and now serves as the official nationwide digital channel for declaration, assessment, payment and monitoring of mineral royalties,” said Priyadarshi Pany, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of, CSM Technologies Limited.
According to the company, the deployment comes at a significant time for Kenya’s mining sector, as the country’s mining and quarrying sector grew 14.9% in 2025, following a 7.8% contraction in 2024.
“Separately, the State Department for Mining reported that Kenya’s mineral exports were valued at approximately US$220 million in 2024-25, generating KSh 991.3 million in royalties,” it said.
“Mineral royalties are more than a revenue stream. They are a mechanism through which a nation’s natural wealth is converted into public value for governments, communities and future generations. It is important to build a transparent and technology-driven royalty administration system,” said Mr. Pany.
As per the company, the RMS has been designed to support implementation of the Mining Act, Cap 306, under which mineral right holders are required to pay royalties on minerals produced and sold. Under Kenya’s revenue sharing framework, royalty proceeds are distributed among the national government (70%), county governments (20%) and host communities (10%), making efficient collection and transparent administration critical to inclusive economic development.
“Developed as a secure, integrated and user-friendly digital platform, the RMS enables mineral right holders and licensed dealers to complete the entire royalty compliance process online. The platform allows users to register and manage miner profiles digitally, submit royalty declarations online, receive automated royalty assessments, generate invoices and make digital payments, track compliance status in real time, access authenticated transaction records, and monitor penalties and outstanding liabilities,” the CSM Technologies pointed out.
The Kenyan deployment draws upon CSM Technologies’ extensive expertise in digital mining governance and mineral administration, a company release said, adding in India, the company has successfully delivered several flagship mining technology platforms for State governments, including Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh.
Published – October 07, 2026 11:05 am IST
