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April 6, 2026
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Two dead as Siaya protests against gold mining firm turn tragic

Two dead as Siaya protests against gold mining firm turn tragic

Demonstration against Shanta Gold Limited’s attempt to relocate locals turned tragic...

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Two people were shot dead in Gem–Ramula, Siaya County on Monday, April 06, 2026, during a protest against alleged evictions linked to gold mining firm Shanta Gold Kenya Limited.

  • Two victims, Henry Otieno and Jack Omenda, were killed.
  • The protest involved villagers and officers from Ramula Police Post.
  • A local rights organization, Community Initiative Action Group Kenya, stated the killings were unprovoked and disregarded a court order halting evictions.

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