Odisha-Born CSM Tech Deploys Kenya’s National Digital Royalty System
Platform digitises mineral royalty declarations, assessments, payments and compliance monitoring
Odisha-born GovTech company CSM Technologies Ltd has developed and deployed Kenya's nationwide Royalty Management System (RMS) for the State Department for Mining, marking a significant overseas expansion of India's digital public infrastructure capabilities.
Implemented through CSM Tech Limited, its wholly owned Kenyan subsidiary, the platform went live on September 28 and is now the official digital channel for the declaration, assessment, payment and monitoring of mineral royalties across Kenya.
The deployment comes as Kenya's mining sector gains momentum. The mining and quarrying sector grew 14.9 per cent in 2025 after contracting 7.8 per cent in 2024, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics' 2026 Economic Survey. The State Department for Mining reported mineral exports of about USD 220 million in 2024-25, generating KSh 991.3 million in royalties.
The RMS supports implementation of Kenya's Mining Act, Cap 306, under which mineral right holders are required to pay royalties on minerals produced and sold. Under the revenue-sharing framework, royalty proceeds are distributed among the National Government (70 per cent), County Governments (20 per cent) and host communities (10 per cent).
The platform enables mineral right holders and licensed dealers to register digitally, file royalty declarations, receive automated assessments, generate invoices and make digital payments. It also provides real-time compliance tracking, authenticated transaction records and monitoring of penalties and outstanding liabilities.
For government agencies, the system provides real-time visibility into royalty accruals, collections and compliance. Integrated licence records and secure audit trails are designed to reduce manual intervention and improve transparency.
CSM is supporting onboarding and technical assistance for large enterprises, mid-sized operators and artisanal and small-scale miners through Madini House in Nairobi and County Mining Offices.
“Mineral royalties are more than a revenue stream. They are a mechanism through which a nation's natural wealth is converted into public value,” said Priyadarshi Pany, Managing Director and CEO of CSM Technologies Ltd.
The company said the project builds on its experience in mining technology in India, including RajMines in Rajasthan, which has facilitated more than 20.5 million digital transit permits, as well as the Integrated Mines and Minerals Management System (i3MS) in Odisha and Khanij Online in Chhattisgarh.
Subhendu Kumar Mohapatra, Director (MEA), Sales, CSM Technologies Ltd, said Kenya's RMS demonstrates how digital technology can simplify regulatory compliance while improving transparency and accountability.
“The platform creates a single source of truth for all royalty-related transactions and provides a scalable framework for modern mineral governance,” he said.