Three artisanal miners feared dead after goldmine collapse in Bondo, Siaya County
Area Member of the County Assembly (MCA) Oliver Arika, who visited the scene, confirmed that leaders from the area led by Speaker George Okode, have already mobilised resources to commence rescue of the three miners.
Death of 15 in West Pokot goldmine shines light on grim dangers artisanal miners face
West Pokot County Commissioner David Saruni who visited the scene alongside County Security officials, mining officers and local leaders on Friday, confirmed that 21 miners had been trapped underground during the collapse.
State resets gold and granite industries in Vihiga County, western Kenya, as region turns to mining for economic growth
Progress on Planet Gold Programme was also reviewed with county and national government officials noting significant milestones achieved so far.
Bloodbath, arson arson rock British firm’s Shanta Gold mining project in Lake Victoria Basin as locals protest terms of relocation
The tension in Siaya has also cast a shadow over planned expansion of the project into neighbouring Kakamega County in the Isulu-Bushangala belt, where authorities are now ramping up civic education to forestall similar resistance.
Controversy over $ 5.3 billion Kakamega gold mining persists as petitions threaten rollout
Speaking during the same occasion, Kakamega County Assembly Speaker James Wanzala Namatsi confirmed that the House has already received two petitions from the public raising concerns over the mining activities in Isulu, Bushiangala and Ikolomani areas.
Some 9,000 artisanal gold miners in Siaya to lose livelihood to Shanta Gold Mining Company
Artisanal miners led by Odero Zachary Nyakwaka of the Bamboo Artisanal Miners Cooperative called for openness in the issuance of licences. He lamented that whereas more than 9,000 people rely on artisanal gold mining in Ramula.
Prospects of Kenya being mineral high potential country spurs state to review existing laws to give communities clout
Mineral exploration in the rest of western Kenya, north-western county of Turkana, north-eastern counties of Garissa, Mandera and Wajir, southwestern counties of Migori, Kuria, Kisii and Narok.
Eldoret court orders arrest of Congolese businessman who jumped bail in $162,300 million theft case
Following his failure to appear for the hearing, Magistrate Wattimah issued summonses to two peasant farmers from Mt Kenya region who had stood surety for the businessman, directing them to appear in court and produce the suspect.
