World Bank wants 35pc stake rule on mining firms dropped

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Mines rehabilitation in Kwale on June 29, 2022. PHOTO | KEVIN ODIT | NMG

The World Bank has asked Kenya to drop the requirement for mining firms in Kenya to cede at least 35 percent stake to locals to attract more investments.

The lender has urged policymakers in the country to develop a mining regulatory framework for regional equity to attract investments and maximise revenues from natural resources.

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