A Kenyan lobby group, the Centre for Litigation and Trust, has filed a lawsuit to halt a potential mining deal between Kenya and the United States at Mrima Hill in Kwale County, citing lack of transparency and public participation.

• The lobby seeks to suspend a preliminary agreement for the exploration and extraction of rare earth minerals, estimated to be worth about Sh9.7 trillion.
• Key organizations involved include the Centre for Litigation and Trust, the Kenyan government (represented by the Attorney-General and Ministry of Mining), and the United States government.
• The petition highlights concerns over the exclusion of local communities and county governments, potential environmental hazards, and the site's status as a protected indigenous forest and national monument.