At Karat Scope, we eliminate that uncertainty. With deep roots in the gold refineries of Dubai, we bring world-class testing protocols to Kenya and Uganda. We are not affiliated with any mining operation or seller; we are strictly independent assayers dedicated to protecting your capital.
Our Mission & Vision
Our mission is to empower the gold trade through transparency. We believe that every transaction involving precious metal should be backed by data, not just trust. By offering professional assaying and testing services, we facilitate smoother negotiations and secure logistics for international buyers sourcing from Africa.
Why Choose Karat Scope?
UAE Standardized Training
Our processes mirror the exacting standards of Dubai's leading gold refineries.
Pan-African Reach
With operational bases in Nairobi (Kenya) and Kampala (Uganda), we are where the raw gold is.
True Independence
We never buy or sell gold. We only test it. Our loyalty is to the accuracy of the karat report.
100%
Independent Gold Analysis
10+
Years of Precious Metal Experience
2
East African Hubs for Testing
Independent Assaying & Testing
Comprehensive Analysis for Raw Gold and Precious Metal Bullion
Professional Assaying for the Discerning Buyer
Sourcing raw gold in Kenya and Uganda requires precision. Whether you are dealing with alluvial dust or smelted doré bars, the karat content fluctuates dramatically. Maldon founded Karat Scope specifically to assist international buyers in navigating these complexities. Our testing laboratory is equipped to handle high-value precious metal samples with security and scientific rigor.
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Fire Assay (Cupellation)
The Gold Standard of Gold Testing
- Process: We melt the raw gold sample with lead fluxes to separate the precious metal from base metals.
- Output: Definitive quantification of gold and silver content in parts per thousand.
- Best For: High-volume sellers and buyers requiring legal-grade assaying reports.
02
X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Spectrometry
Rapid, Non-Destructive Karat Verification
- Speed: Determine the exact karat percentage without damaging the sample.
- Detail: Identifies trace elements that may affect the value of the precious metal.
- Best For: On-site testing in Uganda and Kenya, or preliminary screening of jewellery and scrap gold.
03
On-Site Witnessing & Supervision
We Come to Your Gold
- We supervise the weighing and melting of raw gold at the seller's site.
- We provide certified testing of the melt to ensure the karat matches the seller's claim before funds are transferred.
- Reducing risk for international buyers unfamiliar with local market conditions.
04
Export Documentation Support
- Assisting clients with the necessary precious metal purity reports required for customs and export from East Africa.
Our Reach & Contact
Independent Gold Verification in Kenya and Uganda
Why East Africa?
The Great Lakes region of Africa is one of the world’s most prolific producers of precious metal. However, the informal nature of the artisanal mining sector means that the karat purity of raw gold varies from site to site. Maldon, after years of working within the structured environment of UAE refineries, identified a dangerous gap: too many international buyers were losing money due to inaccurate testing or deceptive gold mixtures. Karat Scope was established to be the independent referee. We bring the discipline of the Dubai gold market to the fields of Africa.
Uganda
Branch Office — Kampala
Our Kampala office serves the vibrant markets sourcing from the Albertine Graben and the DRC border trade.
We offer mobile assaying services throughout the capital and surrounding mining districts.
We understand the local trade dynamics and provide confidential karat reporting to protect your investment in Ugandan gold.
Kenya
Head Office — Nairobi
Nairobi serves as our primary hub for assaying in East Africa. We service the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) logistics corridors and provide rapid testing for buyers transacting in the Central Business District.
We are the preferred independent gold testers for brokers requiring third-party verification of precious metal shipments.
The Maldon Guarantee
Experience You Can Trust
“Having spent years in the highest environment of UAE gold refineries, I learned that the integrity of the testing process is the backbone of the precious metal trade. We bring that same discipline to East Africa, I leave blind spots unnecessary verification. Karat Scope exists to bridge that gap — bringing impartial, rigorous analysis directly to the buyers who drive this industry’s forward.”
— Karat Scope, Founder
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info@karatscope.com
Phone
+254 700 000 000 | +256 700 000 000
Independent Assayers of Raw Gold and Precious Metal. Dubai Trained. Africa Based.