Gold refinery,Goldenberg scandal Stories

Niger enters gold refinery deal with sanctioned Kenyan businessman Kamlesh Pattni
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2025

Pattni himself signed the agreement on behalf of Suvarna. Despite Pattni's controversial reputation, which includes sanctions imposed by the United St...

Ghana orders foreigners to exit gold market by April 30
Reuters  |  Apr 15, 2025

Africa's leading gold producer is shifting away from a system in which local and foreign companies with export licences can buy and export gold from a...

Africa’s refugee camps are plagued by flooding: We looked into drainage systems that can withstand local conditions
The Conversation  |  Apr 09, 2025

Our research found that both engineered wetlands (wetlands created by humans) and pilot-scaled gravity filters (a filter that uses gravity to draw wat...

Ruto awards Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, Princess Zahra Aga Khan Kenya’s highest honour
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 08, 2025

The Aga Khan family has long been involved in Kenya’s development, and these recognitions also reflect the lasting legacy of Aga Khan IV, who passed a...

New Bill seeks to regulate gold mining, protect small-scale miners
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 20, 2025

If passed, the Bill will regulate the collection, purification, smelting, and value addition of gold, aiming to boost revenue, formalise small-scale m...

Over 40 people killed in Mali mine collapse
Reuters  |  Feb 16, 2025

The women had climbed down into open-pit areas left by industrial miners to look for scraps of gold when the earth collapsed around them.

Eastleigh’s BBS Mall unveils Africa’s largest gold souk in grand ceremony
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 08, 2025

Joho assured the business community of the government’s support for the mining sector, encouraging investment in legal gold mining.

Five suspects arrested over Sh15.5 million gold scam targeting Romanian, Swiss businessmen
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 04, 2025

were part of a complex scheme to trick the victims into thinking they were buying 550 kilogrammes of gold stored at JKIA that was going to be cleared...

Rescue efforts underway after mine collapses burying miners in Shinyalu, Kakamega
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 04, 2025

According to witnesses, the miners had been excavating when the structure collapsed, causing a dangerous situation for those inside.

Administrative officials put on notice over land grabbing in Nairobi's South B Estate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 25, 2024

Chege who is also the Deputy Minority leader made it clear that, under her leadership, there would be no tolerance for illegal occupation of public la...

17 Chinese men accused of running illegal gold mine in DR Congo arrested
Reuters  |  Dec 22, 2024

Around 60 Chinese nationals were at the site and officials detained 17 who appeared to be in charge, along with some people from Congo and Burundi.

Turkana residents give green light for gold mining in Nameyana
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 18, 2024

The forum sought to engage the community and ensure their active participation in the decision-making process regarding mining activities in the area.

US, UK sanction Kamlesh Pattni over Zimbabwe gold scam
Amina Wako  |  Dec 09, 2024

The US Treasury dossier reveals a vast international network that launders proceeds from Zimbabwe's illicit gold trade.

Kenyan man arrested for defrauding foreigner in Sh33 million fake gold scheme
Amina Wako  |  Dec 08, 2024

The DCI urged individuals dealing in precious metals to verify the legitimacy of sellers and companies with relevant government agencies.

Mining PS unveils roadmap for reopening of Dabel gold mines in Marsabit
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 05, 2024

The troubled mining sites were shut down on March 14, 2024, after clashes between rival groups of miners led to seven deaths. 

Three dead as mine collapses in Turkana North, rescue efforts underway
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 19, 2024

Naduat is among the mineral-rich areas in the county, known for gold and quarry stone mining.

Turkana County suspends gold mining site near school after public outcry
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 16, 2024

The acting Director for Mineral Resources Elim Areman said they acted on numerous complaints from the local community.

Hundreds march against Ghana's harmful unlicensed informal gold mining
Reuters  |  Oct 12, 2024

Illegal small-scale gold mining known "galamsey" in Ghana has picked up this year following an almost 30 per cent rise in global gold prices.

Congo seeks new buyers for gold mined in eastern provinces
Reuters  |  Aug 30, 2024

Primera Gold has recently faced challenges buying gold in eastern Congo due to illicit traders who smuggle the mineral to Burundi, Uganda and Rwanda a...

Egypt will bid for 2036 and 2040 Olympics, African Olympic committees chief says
Reuters  |  Aug 11, 2024

The continent has never staged an Olympic Games. Cairo last made an unsuccessful bid for the 2008 Olympics.

Govt extends ban at Marsabit gold mines, orders surrender of firearms 
Waweru Wairimu  |  Aug 04, 2024

The government reported that armed criminals were facilitating the trade in narcotics in the area, citing cases of rape, defilement, and gender-based...

One person killed in violent clash at Marsabit gold mines
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jul 30, 2024

Members of the public alleged that another person was shot dead and his body carried by the miners from the site.

More police officers sent to Marsabit gold mines after clashes leave six dead
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jul 26, 2024

County Police Commander Leonard Kimaiyo revealed that all the officers who previously manned the sites had been withdrawn and new contingents deployed...

Deadly clash over a gold mine leaves two people dead in Moyale
Amina Wako  |  Jul 20, 2024

Despite the official closure of the Hilo gold mining site for safety reasons, desperate illegal miners continue to frequent it.

Four dead, seven injured after Marsabit gold mine collapses
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jul 16, 2024

The eleven were part of hundreds of illegal miners who Sunday evening sneaked into the guarded mine that is part of the 13 that were closed down by th...

Uganda central bank starts buying locally-produced gold to support forex reserves
Reuters  |  Jul 11, 2024

The move could lower the country's growing gold exports, whose shipments brought in $2.3 billion last year from $201 million in the previous year.

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,...

From Madiwa To the Top: The Inspirational journey of coach Hussein Habib
Charles Sisia  |  Jun 14, 2024

Born and brought up in Eastleigh Section Three, Habib Hussein has steadily risen through the coaching ranks and is currently working with Kenya Women'...

Five killed, two injured after closed Marsabit mine collapses
Waweru Wairimu  |  May 25, 2024

The mine is one of the 13 sites that the government closed in March following clashes between rival groups, which claimed seven lives.

Turkana politician back in court in new Sh8m fraud case
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 08, 2024

Simon Ekai Ewoi faced Mombasa Senior Resident Magistrate David Odhiambo on Monday, accused of obtaining over Sh8,049,000 by deceptive means.

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