Three people were killed and several others, including police officers and journalists, were injured in Kakamega on Thursday, December 4, during protests over gold mining relocation plans.

• The unrest erupted when villagers in Isulu, Ikolomani constituency, protested the intention of Shanta Gold Company to acquire their land for mining after the discovery of Ksh683 billion worth of gold deposits.
• Officials from the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and Shanta Gold Company investors were attempting to hold a public participation forum on relocation plans when residents blocked access to Emusali Primary School.
• Shanta Gold Company plans to invest between Ksh22 billion and Ksh27 billion ($170 million to $208 million) to develop the underground mine and processing plant, with an expected initial operation period of eight years.