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Ship loading at the dedicated port facility . In 2016 the Kwale Mine accounted for close to 60 % of Kenya ’ s mineral output .
underestimated . Base Titanium has proven that it is a key contributor to the Kenyan economy , but how is the local community benefitting ?
To date , the company has invested $ 10mn in four pillars of community development ; social infrastructure , livelihood enhancement , health programmes and education .
“ It ’ s absolutely vital that we play our part , we are guests in the community and must obtain a social license to ensure a harmonious and mutually beneficial operating environment ,”
Schwarz says . “ Such benefits need to be tangible and sustainable .”
Base Titanium has built a number of schools and health facilities , sunk community boreholes and supports various medical campaigns such as immunisations and training community health workers . Provision of secondary and tertiary scholarships has so far benefitted close to 1,000 students from needy families . “ The centre piece of our community programmes right now is creating and supporting
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