Senate committee to mediate in Kakamega gold mining standoff as questions arise about how British firm was given nod, other bidders shut out
During the committee’s public hearing at Bushiangala Secondary School in Ikolomani Constituency on Monday, Kakamega Senator Bonny Khalawale and Woman Representative Elsie Muhanda led residents in calls for fresh and transparent talks, citing unfairness and demanding mutually beneficial agreement that protects the livelihoods and adequately compensates land owners.
Stand-off over Ikolomani gold heads to Kakamega County Assembly as resistance rises
The petitions were filed last December by Nelly Madegwa of Msingi Adili, Nickson Murabwa (KCC), Brenda Oyiko(The Kaki Comm), Eliud Wanjala (Shabokee Stars) and Audrey Bigatih of G-to-W.
