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.
