Did a goat herder’s lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya?

When people found out that 33-year-old Manasse Lomachar had sold his three grams of gold for 36,000 Kenyan shillings several weeks ago, he believes this led to the arrival of thousands of prospectors in Cheporor...

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A goat herder's reported discovery of a gold nugget in western Kenya has seemingly triggered a gold rush, drawing thousands of prospectors to the remote village of Cheporor.

Approximately 10,000 people reportedly arrived at the peak of the rush, seeking fortunes from unreliable farming incomes.
The initial find by Manasse Lomachar, who sold three grams of gold for 36,000 Kenyan shillings ($280), sparked widespread excitement.
While many prospectors are unskilled, the rush has also created new businesses, with over 200 emerging to serve the influx of people.

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