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Originally published by Kenyanstop
December 7, 2025
13h ago
Residents Issue Demands After Deadly Clash Over Gold-Rich Land
Tens of residents are on edge after it emerged that a large company was willing to invest billions into a gold-rich piece of land they have occupied for decades...
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Residents of Ikolomani are refusing to abandon their small-scale gold mining despite deadly clashes that resulted in three deaths during protests over control of mineral-rich land. The miners, who depend on gold extraction for their livelihood, are pushing back against plans by a major company to develop the area commercially.
- The clashes on Thursday, December 4, occurred when villagers blocked officials from the National Environment Management Authority and representatives from Shanta Gold Company during a public participation forum.
- The gold deposits in Ikolomani are estimated to be worth approximately Ksh 680 billion.
- The government has already approved mining operations in Bushiangala and Isulu zones, with the company planning to invest between Ksh 22 billion and Ksh 27 billion in the project.
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