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Originally published by The Standard BusinessSeptember 23, 2026
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US, China eye Mrima Hill minerals as Kenya faces questions over Sh8trn tender

Even as Kenya evaluates the bids, there are claims that the process has been rigged and that the government had already settled on a company that would develop the Mrima HIll project...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenyan President William Ruto met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss investment opportunities, particularly concerning the significant mineral deposits at Mrima Hill.
- The meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City explored cooperation in critical minerals and nuclear energy.
- China is also reportedly showing interest in the minerals found at Mrima Hill, a resource valued at an estimated Sh8 trillion.
- Kenya is positioning itself as an investment, technology, and finance hub to attract foreign business.
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