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January 30, 2026
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Trump moves to secure foothold in Kenya's critical minerals sector

Trump moves to secure foothold in Kenya's critical minerals sector

The US is seeking a foothold in Kenya’s untapped critical minerals sector, as it races to counter China’s global dominance over the building blocks of modern technology and national defence...

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The United States is actively pursuing investment in Kenya’s critical minerals sector to counter China’s global dominance. This initiative will culminate in the US-Kenya Critical Supply Chains Conference in Nairobi.

  • The conference, held on Friday, is an invite-only event aiming to connect American capital with Kenya’s reserves of rare earth elements and niobium.
  • The focus is on sites like Mrima Hill in Kwale County, known for significant rare minerals.
  • This move by the Trump administration underscores the strategic importance of these minerals for modern technology and national defense.

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