President William Ruto is prioritizing industrial investments to revitalize the Kenyan Coast's economy, moving away from its historical reliance on tourism.

• The Sh11 billion Devki Group iron-ore processing plant in Manga, Taita-Taveta County, is complete and set for an official launch in November.
• This development is part of a broader strategy to attract multibillion-shilling investments, including discussions with the US regarding critical minerals extraction in areas like Mrima Hill, which holds rare earth deposits worth an estimated $62.4 billion.
• Additionally, President Ruto has announced plans to unlock Sh30 billion for the Mzima Two water supply project using the newly developed National Infrastructure Fund.