Dreams stumble at Kenticha mine

In Kenticha, Guji Zone, locals like Temesgen Desema and business owner Amesu Kena face uncertainty from shifting mining policies and global demand for strategic minerals. Those who invested heavily, including mortgaging homes, await clear direction. Foreign investors monitor the situation closely.

In Kenticha, Guji Zone, local miners and entrepreneurs grapple with uncertainty stemming from fluctuating government policies on mining and the pressures of international demand for strategic minerals. Individuals like Temesgen Desema once started their days amid the sounds of machinery and coffee vendors in Sebaboru woreda, but that routine has disrupted. Business owner Amesu Kena mortgaged her home to fund a mining venture, highlighting the personal stakes involved. These locals anxiously await definitive guidance to resume operations, while foreign investors keep a watchful eye on the developments. The situation underscores the challenges in Ethiopia's mining sector, blending economic opportunity with policy instability that affects livelihoods.

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