Kenya, through Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, is actively seeking partnerships with new foreign companies to mine the nation's rare earth minerals, particularly focusing on the Mrima Hills in Kwale County. This initiative prioritizes experienced, financially strong, and environmentally conscious firms.

• Musalia Mudavadi met with Australian Ambassador to the United States, Kevin Rudd, during a meeting on Wednesday, December 3.
• The foreign firm must have experience, expertise, and financial strength, and commit to land restoration and community support.
• Australia has declared its intention to mine rare earths from Mrima Hills, with Ambassador Rudd highlighting Australian firms' strong global reputation and over a century of mining experience.
• Mrima Hills, a 390-acre site, is renowned for being one of the world's largest rare earth element deposits, vital for modern high-tech applications like mobile phones and electric vehicles.