By G, KNA
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Cabinet Secretary for Mining and Blue Economy, Ali Hassan Joho and Kakamega County Governor Fernandez Barasa, shake hands after a consultative meeting with other leaders from Kakamega County on the proposed Sh683 billion gold mining in Ikolomani. The leaders affirmed the government commitment to hold adequate consultation by all stakeholders to deliver a win–win outcome for the community, the County, and the investor, following heightened tension over relocation of over 800 households for underground mining of the minerals by a British Investor, Shanta Gold Limited. (Photo by George Kaiga,KNA)
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A meeting of leaders from Kakamega County convened by Cabinet Secretary for Mining and Blue Economy, Ali Hassan Joho, over rising tension in Kakamega’s Ikolomani proposed gold mining project. The proposed relocation of residents has caused deaths and tension, but the government has affirmed that there will be a comprehensive public engagement of all stakeholders before the proposed mining of Sh680 billion worth of gold discovered in Isulu- Bushangala in Ikolomani of Kakamega County commences. (Photo by George Kaiga, KNA)
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Imusali secondary school administration block in Ikolomani sub county of Kakamega county that was set ablaze on December 4, 2025, during protests by angry residents against the proposed gold mining in Isulu-Bushangala area. Over 800 households in an estimated 337 acres of land are to move out in order to facilitate underground mining of the gold (Photo by George Kaiga, KNA)