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

September 10, 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 10, 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 at rare … Read more