Police say spiralling insecurity in Transmara is linked to gold rush in southwestern Kenya
Narok County Police Commander Patrick Lobolia says there is a correlation between rising wave of insecurity and gold mining activities in Transmara West Sub-County. The upsurge of crime comes even as police intensify operations to restore calm following the gunning down of two suspected robbers during a weekend security crackdown....
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.
West Pokot governor accuses powerful state officials in Kenya of illegal gold mining, non-remittance of royalties and wildlife ruin
Mr Simon Kachapin questioned why ordinary business operators are required to comply with taxation and licensing regulations, while illegal miners allegedly operate freely.
Where dead landowners consent: Shanta Gold accused of obtaining mining consent fraudulently in Kakamega, Vihiga and Siaya
Haki Madini Coalition, which includes the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), Community Initiative Action Group (CIAG) and Transparency International Kenya, among others warned of a “grave situation” unfolding in the affected counties, adding that the mining project is being pushed forward through systematic intimidation of local communities and the misuse of the criminal justice system.
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.
Tuju blasts Shanta Gold for secretly coveting Siaya minerals as Kakamega governor is branded President Ruto ‘stooge’ in Bushiangala gold rift
Tuju’s allegations add to suspicions in Kakamega in that senior national government officials, including President William Ruto, Cabinet Secretary for Mining Hassan Joho, and Principal Secretary for Mining Harry Kimtai are scheming to oust locals from the Ksh683.04 billion ($5.28 billion) gold discovered in Ikolomani by Shanta Gold Mining, a company that claims British background.
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.
British firm, Shanta Gold, to construct 1,280 houses in Siaya for people to be evicted from large-scale commercial mining sites
Speaking at Gem Wagai Sub-County headquarters after leading the county security team and other stakeholders on a tour of the settlement sites, Siaya County Commissioner Nobert Komora said the houses under construction are meant for the vulnerable in the community.
