Bhubaneswar / Nairobi: In a significant milestone for digital governance in Africa’s natural resources sector, Odisha based CSM Technologies Ltd., has successfully developed and deployed Kenya’s Royalty Management System (RMS) for the State Department for Mining.
Implemented through CSM Tech Limited, the company’s wholly owned Kenyan subsidiary, the platform went live last month and now serves as the official nationwide digital channel for declaration, assessment, payment and monitoring of mineral royalties.The deployment comes at a significant time for Kenya’s mining sector.
According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) 2026 Economic Survey, 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.
The launch marks a major step in Kenya’s ongoing digital transformation agenda and strengthens governance within a mining sector that is increasingly becoming an important contributor to the country’s economic growth, export earnings and community development.
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 system also integrates with mining licence records and maintains secure audit trails through role-based permissions, significantly reducing manual intervention and improving operational transparency.
For government authorities, the RMS provides real-time visibility into royalty accruals, payments and compliance trends, enabling faster reconciliation and more efficient revenue distribution to county administrations and host communities.
CSM Technologies has been entrusted with end-to-end implementation responsibilities encompassing solution design, development, deployment, capacity building, knowledge transfer and post-go-live support.
Priyadarshi Pany, Managing Director & CEO, CSM Technologies, said: “This deployment reflects the growing global confidence in India’s DPI expertise and demonstrates how purpose-built GovTech solutions can strengthen governance outcomes across emerging economies.”
Subhendu Kumar Mohapatra, Director (MEA), Sales, CSM Technologies, added: “We believe such digital ecosystems will play a vital role in unlocking sustainable value from natural resources across Africa and the Middle East.”
The Kenyan deployment draws upon CSM Technologies’ extensive expertise in digital mining governance and mineral administration. In India, the company has successfully delivered several flagship mining technology platforms for state governments, including RajMines for Rajasthan, Integrated Mines and Minerals Management System (i3MS) for Odisha and Khanij Online for Chhattisgarh.
