Mrima Hill must define Kenya’s future, not divide it

Mrima Hill must define Kenya’s future, not divide it

By Dr Nganga Mukaru Mrima Hill in Kwale County is more than a mineral deposit. It is a 390-acre forest ecosystem sitting atop an estimated $60 billion in rare earth elements and niobium—minerals now central to global supply chains for advanced manufacturing, clean energy systems and high-strength industrial alloys. It is also a recognised biodiversity hotspot with unique species and deep cultural significance to surrounding communities. That com…