Pressure Mounts on Govt to Halt Gold Mining in Western Kenya
Residents in western Kenya accuse mining firms of unlawful land acquisition, sparking protests and calls to halt activities across three counties...
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Rights groups are sounding the alarm over alleged illegal land acquisition by gold mining companies in Western Kenya, specifically in Kakamega, Vihiga, and Siaya counties. They are calling for a halt to mining activities until a resolution is found.
- Residents report land taken without due process, with allegations of forged land documents and altered title deeds, leading to protests.
- Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi, a civil society group, accuses mining companies of failing to obtain free, prior, and informed consent from affected communities, citing areas like Ramula, Mwibona, and Ikolomani.
- The situation has led to violence, with two deaths reported during protests in Gem–Ramula, Siaya County, following police intervention.
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Civil Society Demands Immediate Halt to Gold Mining in Western Kenya - April 2026
Rights groups and civil society organizations are sounding the alarm over alleged illegal land acquisition by gold mining companies in Western Kenya, specifically in Kakamega, Vihiga, and Siaya counties. They are calling for a halt to mining activities until a resolution is found, citing widespread concerns about the impact of these operations on communities and the environment.
