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December 11, 2025
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Sifuna, Otsotsi meet Luhya Elders Over Sugar Mills, Gold Mining and Proposed Nuclear Plant

Sifuna, Otsotsi meet Luhya Elders Over Sugar Mills, Gold Mining and Proposed Nuclear Plant

"The Luhya Elders Forum summoned Otsotsi and I for a consultative meeting in Kakamega this morning. Key amongst the concerns was the process of privatization/leasing of sugar mills, the matter of gold mining in Ikolomani and the proposed nuclear plant in Siaya," Sifuna stated. - ..

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Luhya Elders Forum met with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Otsotsi in Kakamega to discuss critical issues affecting Western Kenya, including the privatization of sugar mills, expanding gold mining, and a proposed nuclear plant in Siaya County.

  • The meeting addressed community concerns following recent violent protests in Ikolomani over proposed large-scale gold deposits, which resulted in four people killed.
  • Mining Cabinet Secretary on Monday assured leaders, including Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa, that no final mining license for Isulu has been issued and community involvement is paramount.
  • Residents have voiced concerns over potential land evictions, inadequate compensation, and environmental impacts of mining activities, leading to traffic disruptions on the Sigalagala-Musoli Road.

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