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Gold at a Crossroads: Ikolomani’s Bitter Bounty

Extractives Oil & Gas December 10, 2025

By Shaban Makokha Kakamega County, Kenya: The discovery of approximately KSh600 billion worth of gold in Ikolomani, Kakamega county in Kenya, has triggered violent confrontations...

A 10% Share of KSh683bn Gold? Kakamega Locals Say No

Extractives Oil & Gas November 26, 2025

By Shaban Makokha Kakamega County, Kenya: The discovery of KSh683 billion rich gold potentials in Ikolomani, Kakamega county, promised wealth and prosperity. While it sparked...

Gold’s Dark Side: The Hidden Cost of Migori’s Mining Boom

Extractives Oil & Gas April 7, 2025

By Jackson Okata Migori County, Kenya: Beneath the sun-scorched earth of Migori County lies a fortune—gold that glimmers with promise but leaves behind a trail...

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