Kwale residents challenge Kenya-US rare earth mining deal in court
They say they have been excluded from discussions on a proposed Kenya-US agreement on the exploration and extraction of the minerals...
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Residents of Kwale, Kenya, have taken legal action challenging a preliminary agreement between Kenya and the United States for the exploration and mining of rare earth minerals at Mrima Hill.
- Residents and the Centre for Litigation and Trust are concerned about potential environmental damage, radioactive waste, and displacement without adequate compensation.
- They argue that Mrima Hill is a legally protected national monument and sacred forest, making mining prohibited under the Mining Act.
- The court has directed parties to file submissions on its jurisdiction to hear the dispute, with a mention set for September 16.
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Kwale Residents Challenge Kenya-US Rare Earth Mining Deal in Court - August 2026
Residents of Kwale, Kenya, have taken legal action challenging a preliminary agreement between Kenya and the United States for the exploration and mining of rare earth minerals at Mrima Hill. Separately, the National Land Commission has initiated a fresh compulsory land acquisition process along the Mombasa-Mariakani highway corridor to facilitate its ongoing dualization, putting landowners on notice. Kenya's energy regulator, EPRA, is introducing new regulations to cap debt financing for future oil and gas projects, aiming to strengthen financial oversight ahead of commercial drilling in Turkana.
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