Kwale Speaker responds to Prof Boga on how titanium billions will be used
Kwale leaders are now explaining what will happen to the billions of shillings earned from titanium mining.
This is after former Agriculture Principal Secretary Prof Hamadi Iddi Boga raised concerns about how the money should be used.
The Kwale County Assembly, through Speaker Seth Mwatela Kamanza, said the plan on how the money will be used is not yet final and is still being discussed with the public.
Prof Boga had earlier written an open letter questioning whether the county risks spending all the money without planning for the future.
He suggested that part of the funds from Base Titanium Limited should be saved and invested, while also supporting key projects like infrastructure.
In his response dated April 11, 2026, Mr Kamanza said the document being discussed is still a draft and has not been presented to the Assembly for debate.
“The supplementary document is currently at the public participation stage. It has not yet been formally submitted to the County Assembly for consideration,” he said.
He added that all proposals, including those raised by Prof Boga, will only be decided after public views are collected and the Assembly debates them.
“The proposals remain subject to public participation, legislative scrutiny, and debate within the County Assembly before any formal decision can be made,” Mr Kamanza said.
The issue has drawn attention because titanium mining in Kwale has generated billions of shillings in royalties, raising expectations among residents on how the money should improve their lives.
For many, the key question is simple: Should the money be spent now on roads, water and health services? Or should some of it be saved and invested for the future?
The Speaker said the Assembly is committed to ensuring the funds benefit both current and future generations.
“The important points raised on savings, strategic investment, and infrastructure will be considered during the process,” he said.
He also invited residents to take part in ongoing public forums before the proposal is tabled in the Assembly.
“We invite Prof Hamadi Iddi Boga and all residents of Kwale to continue participating so their views can be captured,” Mr Kamanza added.
Once public participation is complete, the proposal will be presented to the Assembly for debate and possible approval — a step that will determine how Kwale uses its mining billions going forward.
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