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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.

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