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Originally published by Nation Newstop
April 28, 2026
8h ago
Kenya shifts to value addition in mining push

The country bets on processing its minerals locally...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya is shifting its mining strategy from exporting raw minerals to prioritizing local processing and value addition, as announced by President William Ruto at the 2026 Mining Investment Conference in Nairobi on April 28, 2026.
- The new policy aims to retain the full length of the value chain within Africa, ensuring minerals are processed, refined, and manufactured locally.
- Key figures present included Hassan Ali Joho, Cabinet Secretary for Mining, and ministers from Nigeria, Tanzania, Somalia, and South Sudan, emphasizing continental cooperation.
- A significant project highlighted is the 11 billion shilling iron ore pelletisation plant in Taita Taveta, expected to create approximately 3,000 jobs.
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