Rights Group Alleges Killings, State Repression in Siaya Gold Mining Dispute - April 2026

The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has accused Kenyan state security agencies and Shanta Gold Kenya Limited of human rights violations following the killing of at least two residents in Ramula, Siaya County on Monday, April 6, 2026. The KHRC is preparing to launch legal action against a gold investor in Ruala, Siaya county, citing alleged oppressive mining operations. Leaders in Kakamega are also opposing a gold mining license approval, citing unresolved disputes over land ownership and community benefits. An Australian investor has been defrauded of over KSh 77 million in a sophisticated gold scam while in Nairobi. These incidents highlight ongoing disputes over mining operations and community rights across different counties.