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Kenya has adopted a National Critical Minerals Strategy to develop reserves of cobalt, rare earths, titanium, and graphite—key inputs for batteries, wind turbines, and EVs. The Ministry of Mining, in partnership with the World Bank, will map deposits in Taita Taveta, West Pokot, and Migori. The strategy includes environmental safeguards, local beneficiation, and artisanal miner formalization. Kenya aims to become a reliable supplier to global green tech supply chains, reducing Africa’s reliance on Chinese processing. Pilot projects with Base Titanium and Cortec are underway. The initiative could generate Ksh50 billion in annual revenue and 20,000 jobs by 2030.