Sifuna faults Ruto for seeking influence over Kwale minerals as locals await compensation

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has faulted President William Ruto for seeking influence over Kwale’s mineral resources while residents continue to demand compensation from previous mining operations.Speaking during the Linda Mwananchi movement’s rally in Kwale on Saturday, October 31, 2026, Sifuna questioned the transparency of mining agreements and demanded that residents be informed about how they would benefit from the proposed Mrima mineral project.