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April 28, 2026
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Ruto Pushes for Mineral Processing in Africa as Leaders Call for Value Addition

Ruto Pushes for Mineral Processing in Africa as Leaders Call for Value Addition

“We will no longer be a supplier of raw materials to fuel the industries of others,” he said. “We will process our minerals here, refine them here, manufacture them here. The full length of the value chain must and will generate value for African prosperity.” - Kenya brea..

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President William Ruto of Kenya is advocating for Africa to process and refine its own minerals locally, rather than exporting raw materials.

  • Kenya is committed to local processing, refining, and manufacturing of minerals to maximize resource value.
  • President William Ruto stated, "We will no longer be a supplier of raw materials to fuel the industries of others."
  • Projects like an iron ore pelletisation plant in Taita Taveta (valued at KSh 11 billion) and a gold refinery nearing completion demonstrate this strategy.

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