State steps up minerals value addition shift

Kenya is accelerating its shift towards value addition of local mineral resources to unlock billions of shillings in the extractives sector. President William Ruto announced that the government is restructuring the sector to end raw exports, emphasizing that the country's mineral wealth has long benefited others. A geophysical survey identified over 970 mineral occurrences, including gold, titanium, and rare earth elements, providing significant potential for the Kenyan economy.