By G, KNA
Photo Caption by Moses Wekesa, KNA
Government Spokesperson, Dr. Isaac Mwaura, speaking to the media at site of the ongoing construction of a 5.8 billion shillings gold refinery in Kakamega, Monday, 17 November 2025, as he began a weeklong tour of development projects in the four counties of western region of Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma and Busia. He reassured residents of Isulu and Bushangala areas in Kakamega County, where an investor has discovered gold haul worth 683 billion that they stand to gain immensely once mining commences. He said nobody will be disposed of their land, saying the Government will ensure all those who will be affected will be fully compensated.
The 5.8 billion Kakamega gold refinery is 88 percent complete. Government Spokesman, Dr. Isaac Mwaura, accompanied by senior national government officials toured the site and said the establishment of the refinery will be a game-changer in the local economy and the country as artisanal miners will get value for their minerals.
This comes under the background of discovery of gold haul worth 683 billion shillings that is set to be mined on large scale by an international company, Shanta Gald’d. Mwuara said the refinery will not only add value to the gold to be mined, but will also help create jobs, improve livelihoods, as well as strengthen the country’s gold reserves at CBK.