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August 31, 2026
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Six Counties Targeted in Fresh Gold and Coal Mining Push

Six Counties Targeted in Fresh Gold and Coal Mining Push

The application marks the beginning of a process to establish whether the identified areas contain commercially viable deposits of gold...

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The Kenyan government has opened new areas for gold and precious metals exploration across six counties, inviting public objections to the applications.

  • Exploration applications cover significant areas in Narok, West Pokot, Homa Bay, Kisii, Migori, and Kitui (for coal).
  • The Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, Hassan Ali Joho, is the recipient for objections to prospecting applications.
  • Public participation periods vary, with 21 days for prospecting and 42 days for mining licenses in Narok.

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