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Talk of gold in Kakamega send cold shivers among residents

By The Standard December 06, 2025

Source: The Standard

Talk of gold in Kakamega send cold shivers among residents

All that glitters is not gold. This proverb now defines the mood among locals in Isulu-Bushiangala, Ikolomani Constituency, Kakamega County, and across Kenya following the discovery of multi-billion-shilling gold deposits.What was once a source of hope and prosperity has quickly descended into bloodshed, death, unanswered questions and tears for hundreds of families now uncertain about their future.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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What was once a source of hope and prosperity has quickly descended into bloodshed, death, unanswered questions and tears for hundreds of families now uncertain about their future.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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