Ruto, Trump Near Deal on Critical Minerals in Mrima Hills

Kenyan President William Ruto and U.S. President Donald Trump are close to a deal on critical minerals, including those in Mrima Hill in Kwale County, with an estimated in-ground value of roughly Ksh 8.1 trillion. The agreement mandates that minerals be processed in Kenya to create jobs, industries, and wealth. Ruto emphasized rejecting relationships based on resource extraction, stating that natural resources must be processed in-country, reflecting a broader African shift toward industrialization.