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Retention Licences in Kenya: Security of Tenure in Low Price Cycles

September 9, 2026January 13, 2026 by Charles Muriu Mathenge

Construction and property development in Nairobi

Mineral prices move in cycles, and a deposit that is profitable at one price can be unmineable at another. Kenyan law answers this problem with the retention licence, which lets a holder who has proved a deposit keep tenure while markets catch up. This note explains how retention works under the Mining Act 2016 and … Read more

Rare Earths in Kenya: Opportunities and the Legal Landscape for Investors

September 9, 2026September 12, 2023 by Charles Muriu Mathenge

Rare earth elements sit behind modern technology, from magnets to batteries, and Kenya’s geology , including reported deposits in coastal areas , has drawn attention for niobium and rare earth prospects. Demand for these materials continues to grow with the energy transition. Interest is one thing; a lawful, bankable position is another. This note looks … Read more