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March 30, 2026
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Govt Opens Door for U.S.-China Rivalry in Kwale’s Ksh8 Trillion Mining Project

Govt Opens Door for U.S.-China Rivalry in Kwale’s Ksh8 Trillion Mining Project

This topic is highly controversial due to the proposed mining of vast, high-value rare earth elements, which clash with community rights, cultural heritage, and environmental protection...

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The Kenyan Ministry of Mining and Blue Economy has launched an Ksh8.1 trillion tender for the rare earth and niobium deposits at Mrima Hill, Kwale County, inviting global investors to bid.

  • The deposit is valued at approximately 64 billion USD (Ksh8 trillion).
  • Key players include the Kenyan government, with United States and China-backed entities expressing interest.
  • This tender marks the first time the government is awarding mineral rights of this scale through open, competitive bidding, aiming to ensure fairer returns from natural resources.

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