Ruto: Kenya to end raw mineral exports

President William Ruto says Kenya will no longer allow its mineral wealth to leave the country in raw form...

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President William Ruto has announced a new government policy that will stop Kenya from exporting raw minerals, aiming to boost local processing and value addition.

The policy shift comes after the suspension of Tata Chemicals' operations at Lake Magadi.
President Ruto stated, "we will no longer export raw materials," emphasizing the creation of jobs and wealth domestically.
Minerals like gold, limestone, and soda ash will be processed in Kenya before export, attracting investment in areas like an oil refinery in Lamu.

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