Kakamega’s Finance Bill introduces new charges, targets emerging sectors to raise $17 million own-source revenue
According to the proposed budget estimates, Kakamega County projects total revenue of approximately Ksh16.76 billion, comprising Ksh13.24 billion from the equitable share allocation from the national government, Ksh1.32 billion from conditional grants and development partners and 2.2 billion from locally generated revenue.
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....
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.
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.
Kenya expects discovery of huge gold deposits in Kakamega to power local currency rally against US dollar
Shanta Gold, a British mining firm wants about 340 acres of land in Isulua and Bushiangala to commence large-sale gold mining, but the residents have been jittery about welfare in the event of relocation.
