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Government orders closure of illegal gold mines in West Pokot after deadly accidents
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 18, 2025

Addressing journalists during a press briefing at his office in Kapenguria, Khalif said eight people have died in the past three months due to gold mi...

Senators demand answers over Sh7 billion mineral survey as report remains unpublished
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 09, 2025

The aerial geophysical survey, conducted between 2019 and 2022, was designed to establish which minerals are available in Kenya, their commercial valu...

Artisanal miners in Turkana urged to form cooperative societies for growth
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 22, 2024

Areman Elim, the County Deputy Director for Mineral Resources, assured miners that the county government would empower them with the necessary skills,...

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