The United States has secured a preliminary minerals deal with Kenya, potentially worth $62.4 billion (Sh9.7 trillion), outmaneuvering China in the race for crucial resources.

• The deal involves strategic minerals, including niobium and rare earths, found in one of the world's largest untapped deposits.
• President William Ruto announced the agreement on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France.
• A key aspect of the deal is the requirement for domestic processing of these minerals, a significant shift from Africa's traditional role as a raw material exporter.