The Kenyan government is poised to earn Sh607.2 million in royalties and an additional Sh193.8 million in Mineral Development Levy after UK-based Shanta Gold discovered gold deposits valued at an estimated Sh680 billion in Kakamega County.

• The combined gold resource at the Isulu and Bushiangala sites is 1.3 million ounces, with an average grade of 11.43 grams per tonne (g/t).
• The developer, Shanta Gold, submitted an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report to the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).
• The project, located in Ikolomani Constituency, will entail the resettlement and compensation of some residents in Idakho North and Idakho Central wards, adhering to both Kenyan land laws and the IFC Performance Standard 5 on Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement.

Over two-thirds of Kenyan government entities and executive agencies have failed to submit mandatory self-assessment reports on their performance, governance, and service delivery, according to a Public Service Commission (PSC) report. This widespread non-compliance highlights significant challenges in accountability and transparency within the public sector.

• Out of 168 agencies, only 56 (33.3 percent) complied with the directive issued on October 30, 2025.
• Notable non-compliant institutions include Kenya Power, KenGen, and Kenya Railways Corporation.
• The Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service has scheduled a consultative meeting for Thursday, instructing Principal Secretaries to ensure attendance by Board Chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers of the defaulting agencies to address the issue.