Three shot dead in protest against gold mining firm in Kakamega

Three people were shot dead by police during protests against the presence of Shanta Gold Limited Company in Isulu, Ikolomani Constituency, Kakamega County.At least 10 people were injured, including three journalists and three police officers.Residents were demonstrating on Thursday against the move by the National Environment Management Authority (Nema) and Shanta Company to hold a public participation forum at Emusali Primary School on the relocation of 800 households following the discovery of gold deposits worth Sh683 billion.The angry residents chased away the police after placing the bodies in one of the police vehicles.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsAppWestern Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud claimed that the three people shot dead by police were goons hired by local politicians."Three have been shot dead, and they were hired goons under the command of local politicians. The goons attacked police officers and seriously injured two, and it is then that the police acted," said Mohamud.The police boss said they have launched investigations into the matter, and culprits will be charged with malicious damage of property and causing grievous harm to police and journalists."We will bring the culprits to book. We will use all the necessary means at our disposal to ensure the goons are brought to book. It is wrong to attack police and journalists,” he said.According to the police report, the officers were attacked by more than 500 youths armed with crude weapons.Two police officers are receiving treatment at Kakamega County General Hospital, while one is still missing.KTN Videographer Mumo Munuve was assaulted by rowdy youths after they failed to snatch the camera. However, they managed to grab his spectacles and shoes after he bought his freedom with Sh2000.NTV videographer William Akotsi was assaulted, lost his camera, phone, and laptop, and is receiving treatment at Sheywe Hospital in Khayega town, Shinyalu Constituency.TV47 videographer Fidel Mbaraka was also assaulted and his camera destroyed, and he is receiving treatment at Sheywe Hospital in Shinyalu Constituency.Standard Group reporter Benard Lusigi was spared after he bought his freedom with Sh2,500.Property at Emusali Primary School including administration block, chairs and gate was vandalised.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPLocals led by James Shivachi vowed not to vacate their ancestral homes to pave way for gold mining.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"We have not been told where to go after relocation this process must be open and transparent," said Shivachi.Follow The Standard
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At least 10 people were injured, including three journalists and three police officers.Residents were demonstrating on Thursday against the move by the National Environment Management Authority (Nema) and Shanta Company to hold a public participation forum at Emusali Primary School on the relocation of 800 households following the discovery of gold deposits worth Sh683 billion.The angry residents chased away the police after placing the bodies in one of the police vehicles.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsAppWestern Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud claimed that the three people shot dead by police were goons hired by local politicians."Three have been shot dead, and they were hired goons under the command of local politicians. The goons attacked police officers and seriously injured two, and it is then that the police acted," said Mohamud.The police boss said they have launched investigations into the matter, and culprits will be charged with malicious damage of property and causing grievous harm to police and journalists."We will bring the culprits to book. We will use all the necessary means at our disposal to ensure the goons are brought to book. It is wrong to attack police and journalists,” he said.According to the police report, the officers were attacked by more than 500 youths armed with crude weapons.Two police officers are receiving treatment at Kakamega County General Hospital, while one is still missing.KTN Videographer Mumo Munuve was assaulted by rowdy youths after they failed to snatch the camera. However, they managed to grab his spectacles and shoes after he bought his freedom with Sh2000.NTV videographer William Akotsi was assaulted, lost his camera, phone, and laptop, and is receiving treatment at Sheywe Hospital in Khayega town, Shinyalu Constituency.TV47 videographer Fidel Mbaraka was also assaulted and his camera destroyed, and he is receiving treatment at Sheywe Hospital in Shinyalu Constituency.Standard Group reporter Benard Lusigi was spared after he bought his freedom with Sh2,500.Property at Emusali Primary School including administration block, chairs and gate was vandalised.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPLocals led by James Shivachi vowed not to vacate their ancestral homes to pave way for gold mining.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"We have not been told where to go after relocation this process must be open and transparent," said Shivachi.Follow The Standard
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Residents were demonstrating on Thursday against the move by the National Environment Management Authority (Nema) and Shanta Company to hold a public participation forum at Emusali Primary School on the relocation of 800 households following the discovery of gold deposits worth Sh683 billion.The angry residents chased away the police after placing the bodies in one of the police vehicles.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsAppWestern Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud claimed that the three people shot dead by police were goons hired by local politicians."Three have been shot dead, and they were hired goons under the command of local politicians. The goons attacked police officers and seriously injured two, and it is then that the police acted," said Mohamud.The police boss said they have launched investigations into the matter, and culprits will be charged with malicious damage of property and causing grievous harm to police and journalists."We will bring the culprits to book. We will use all the necessary means at our disposal to ensure the goons are brought to book. It is wrong to attack police and journalists,” he said.According to the police report, the officers were attacked by more than 500 youths armed with crude weapons.Two police officers are receiving treatment at Kakamega County General Hospital, while one is still missing.KTN Videographer Mumo Munuve was assaulted by rowdy youths after they failed to snatch the camera. However, they managed to grab his spectacles and shoes after he bought his freedom with Sh2000.NTV videographer William Akotsi was assaulted, lost his camera, phone, and laptop, and is receiving treatment at Sheywe Hospital in Khayega town, Shinyalu Constituency.TV47 videographer Fidel Mbaraka was also assaulted and his camera destroyed, and he is receiving treatment at Sheywe Hospital in Shinyalu Constituency.Standard Group reporter Benard Lusigi was spared after he bought his freedom with Sh2,500.Property at Emusali Primary School including administration block, chairs and gate was vandalised.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPLocals led by James Shivachi vowed not to vacate their ancestral homes to pave way for gold mining.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"We have not been told where to go after relocation this process must be open and transparent," said Shivachi.Follow The Standard
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The angry residents chased away the police after placing the bodies in one of the police vehicles.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsAppWestern Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud claimed that the three people shot dead by police were goons hired by local politicians."Three have been shot dead, and they were hired goons under the command of local politicians. The goons attacked police officers and seriously injured two, and it is then that the police acted," said Mohamud.The police boss said they have launched investigations into the matter, and culprits will be charged with malicious damage of property and causing grievous harm to police and journalists."We will bring the culprits to book. We will use all the necessary means at our disposal to ensure the goons are brought to book. It is wrong to attack police and journalists,” he said.According to the police report, the officers were attacked by more than 500 youths armed with crude weapons.Two police officers are receiving treatment at Kakamega County General Hospital, while one is still missing.KTN Videographer Mumo Munuve was assaulted by rowdy youths after they failed to snatch the camera. However, they managed to grab his spectacles and shoes after he bought his freedom with Sh2000.NTV videographer William Akotsi was assaulted, lost his camera, phone, and laptop, and is receiving treatment at Sheywe Hospital in Khayega town, Shinyalu Constituency.TV47 videographer Fidel Mbaraka was also assaulted and his camera destroyed, and he is receiving treatment at Sheywe Hospital in Shinyalu Constituency.Standard Group reporter Benard Lusigi was spared after he bought his freedom with Sh2,500.Property at Emusali Primary School including administration block, chairs and gate was vandalised.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPLocals led by James Shivachi vowed not to vacate their ancestral homes to pave way for gold mining.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"We have not been told where to go after relocation this process must be open and transparent," said Shivachi.Follow The Standard
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Western Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud claimed that the three people shot dead by police were goons hired by local politicians."Three have been shot dead, and they were hired goons under the command of local politicians. The goons attacked police officers and seriously injured two, and it is then that the police acted," said Mohamud.The police boss said they have launched investigations into the matter, and culprits will be charged with malicious damage of property and causing grievous harm to police and journalists."We will bring the culprits to book. We will use all the necessary means at our disposal to ensure the goons are brought to book. It is wrong to attack police and journalists,” he said.According to the police report, the officers were attacked by more than 500 youths armed with crude weapons.Two police officers are receiving treatment at Kakamega County General Hospital, while one is still missing.KTN Videographer Mumo Munuve was assaulted by rowdy youths after they failed to snatch the camera. However, they managed to grab his spectacles and shoes after he bought his freedom with Sh2000.NTV videographer William Akotsi was assaulted, lost his camera, phone, and laptop, and is receiving treatment at Sheywe Hospital in Khayega town, Shinyalu Constituency.TV47 videographer Fidel Mbaraka was also assaulted and his camera destroyed, and he is receiving treatment at Sheywe Hospital in Shinyalu Constituency.Standard Group reporter Benard Lusigi was spared after he bought his freedom with Sh2,500.Property at Emusali Primary School including administration block, chairs and gate was vandalised.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPLocals led by James Shivachi vowed not to vacate their ancestral homes to pave way for gold mining.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"We have not been told where to go after relocation this process must be open and transparent," said Shivachi.Follow The Standard
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"Three have been shot dead, and they were hired goons under the command of local politicians. The goons attacked police officers and seriously injured two, and it is then that the police acted," said Mohamud.The police boss said they have launched investigations into the matter, and culprits will be charged with malicious damage of property and causing grievous harm to police and journalists."We will bring the culprits to book. We will use all the necessary means at our disposal to ensure the goons are brought to book. It is wrong to attack police and journalists,” he said.According to the police report, the officers were attacked by more than 500 youths armed with crude weapons.Two police officers are receiving treatment at Kakamega County General Hospital, while one is still missing.KTN Videographer Mumo Munuve was assaulted by rowdy youths after they failed to snatch the camera. However, they managed to grab his spectacles and shoes after he bought his freedom with Sh2000.NTV videographer William Akotsi was assaulted, lost his camera, phone, and laptop, and is receiving treatment at Sheywe Hospital in Khayega town, Shinyalu Constituency.TV47 videographer Fidel Mbaraka was also assaulted and his camera destroyed, and he is receiving treatment at Sheywe Hospital in Shinyalu Constituency.Standard Group reporter Benard Lusigi was spared after he bought his freedom with Sh2,500.Property at Emusali Primary School including administration block, chairs and gate was vandalised.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPLocals led by James Shivachi vowed not to vacate their ancestral homes to pave way for gold mining.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"We have not been told where to go after relocation this process must be open and transparent," said Shivachi.Follow The Standard
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The police boss said they have launched investigations into the matter, and culprits will be charged with malicious damage of property and causing grievous harm to police and journalists."We will bring the culprits to book. We will use all the necessary means at our disposal to ensure the goons are brought to book. It is wrong to attack police and journalists,” he said.According to the police report, the officers were attacked by more than 500 youths armed with crude weapons.Two police officers are receiving treatment at Kakamega County General Hospital, while one is still missing.KTN Videographer Mumo Munuve was assaulted by rowdy youths after they failed to snatch the camera. However, they managed to grab his spectacles and shoes after he bought his freedom with Sh2000.NTV videographer William Akotsi was assaulted, lost his camera, phone, and laptop, and is receiving treatment at Sheywe Hospital in Khayega town, Shinyalu Constituency.TV47 videographer Fidel Mbaraka was also assaulted and his camera destroyed, and he is receiving treatment at Sheywe Hospital in Shinyalu Constituency.Standard Group reporter Benard Lusigi was spared after he bought his freedom with Sh2,500.Property at Emusali Primary School including administration block, chairs and gate was vandalised.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPLocals led by James Shivachi vowed not to vacate their ancestral homes to pave way for gold mining.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"We have not been told where to go after relocation this process must be open and transparent," said Shivachi.Follow The Standard
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"We will bring the culprits to book. We will use all the necessary means at our disposal to ensure the goons are brought to book. It is wrong to attack police and journalists,” he said.According to the police report, the officers were attacked by more than 500 youths armed with crude weapons.Two police officers are receiving treatment at Kakamega County General Hospital, while one is still missing.KTN Videographer Mumo Munuve was assaulted by rowdy youths after they failed to snatch the camera. However, they managed to grab his spectacles and shoes after he bought his freedom with Sh2000.NTV videographer William Akotsi was assaulted, lost his camera, phone, and laptop, and is receiving treatment at Sheywe Hospital in Khayega town, Shinyalu Constituency.TV47 videographer Fidel Mbaraka was also assaulted and his camera destroyed, and he is receiving treatment at Sheywe Hospital in Shinyalu Constituency.Standard Group reporter Benard Lusigi was spared after he bought his freedom with Sh2,500.Property at Emusali Primary School including administration block, chairs and gate was vandalised.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPLocals led by James Shivachi vowed not to vacate their ancestral homes to pave way for gold mining.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"We have not been told where to go after relocation this process must be open and transparent," said Shivachi.Follow The Standard
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According to the police report, the officers were attacked by more than 500 youths armed with crude weapons.Two police officers are receiving treatment at Kakamega County General Hospital, while one is still missing.KTN Videographer Mumo Munuve was assaulted by rowdy youths after they failed to snatch the camera. However, they managed to grab his spectacles and shoes after he bought his freedom with Sh2000.NTV videographer William Akotsi was assaulted, lost his camera, phone, and laptop, and is receiving treatment at Sheywe Hospital in Khayega town, Shinyalu Constituency.TV47 videographer Fidel Mbaraka was also assaulted and his camera destroyed, and he is receiving treatment at Sheywe Hospital in Shinyalu Constituency.Standard Group reporter Benard Lusigi was spared after he bought his freedom with Sh2,500.Property at Emusali Primary School including administration block, chairs and gate was vandalised.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPLocals led by James Shivachi vowed not to vacate their ancestral homes to pave way for gold mining.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"We have not been told where to go after relocation this process must be open and transparent," said Shivachi.Follow The Standard
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Two police officers are receiving treatment at Kakamega County General Hospital, while one is still missing.KTN Videographer Mumo Munuve was assaulted by rowdy youths after they failed to snatch the camera. However, they managed to grab his spectacles and shoes after he bought his freedom with Sh2000.NTV videographer William Akotsi was assaulted, lost his camera, phone, and laptop, and is receiving treatment at Sheywe Hospital in Khayega town, Shinyalu Constituency.TV47 videographer Fidel Mbaraka was also assaulted and his camera destroyed, and he is receiving treatment at Sheywe Hospital in Shinyalu Constituency.Standard Group reporter Benard Lusigi was spared after he bought his freedom with Sh2,500.Property at Emusali Primary School including administration block, chairs and gate was vandalised.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPLocals led by James Shivachi vowed not to vacate their ancestral homes to pave way for gold mining.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"We have not been told where to go after relocation this process must be open and transparent," said Shivachi.Follow The Standard
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KTN Videographer Mumo Munuve was assaulted by rowdy youths after they failed to snatch the camera. However, they managed to grab his spectacles and shoes after he bought his freedom with Sh2000.NTV videographer William Akotsi was assaulted, lost his camera, phone, and laptop, and is receiving treatment at Sheywe Hospital in Khayega town, Shinyalu Constituency.TV47 videographer Fidel Mbaraka was also assaulted and his camera destroyed, and he is receiving treatment at Sheywe Hospital in Shinyalu Constituency.Standard Group reporter Benard Lusigi was spared after he bought his freedom with Sh2,500.Property at Emusali Primary School including administration block, chairs and gate was vandalised.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPLocals led by James Shivachi vowed not to vacate their ancestral homes to pave way for gold mining.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"We have not been told where to go after relocation this process must be open and transparent," said Shivachi.Follow The Standard
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NTV videographer William Akotsi was assaulted, lost his camera, phone, and laptop, and is receiving treatment at Sheywe Hospital in Khayega town, Shinyalu Constituency.TV47 videographer Fidel Mbaraka was also assaulted and his camera destroyed, and he is receiving treatment at Sheywe Hospital in Shinyalu Constituency.Standard Group reporter Benard Lusigi was spared after he bought his freedom with Sh2,500.Property at Emusali Primary School including administration block, chairs and gate was vandalised.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPLocals led by James Shivachi vowed not to vacate their ancestral homes to pave way for gold mining.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"We have not been told where to go after relocation this process must be open and transparent," said Shivachi.Follow The Standard
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TV47 videographer Fidel Mbaraka was also assaulted and his camera destroyed, and he is receiving treatment at Sheywe Hospital in Shinyalu Constituency.Standard Group reporter Benard Lusigi was spared after he bought his freedom with Sh2,500.Property at Emusali Primary School including administration block, chairs and gate was vandalised.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPLocals led by James Shivachi vowed not to vacate their ancestral homes to pave way for gold mining.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"We have not been told where to go after relocation this process must be open and transparent," said Shivachi.Follow The Standard
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Standard Group reporter Benard Lusigi was spared after he bought his freedom with Sh2,500.Property at Emusali Primary School including administration block, chairs and gate was vandalised.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPLocals led by James Shivachi vowed not to vacate their ancestral homes to pave way for gold mining.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"We have not been told where to go after relocation this process must be open and transparent," said Shivachi.Follow The Standard
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Property at Emusali Primary School including administration block, chairs and gate was vandalised.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPLocals led by James Shivachi vowed not to vacate their ancestral homes to pave way for gold mining.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"We have not been told where to go after relocation this process must be open and transparent," said Shivachi.Follow The Standard
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Locals led by James Shivachi vowed not to vacate their ancestral homes to pave way for gold mining.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"We have not been told where to go after relocation this process must be open and transparent," said Shivachi.Follow The Standard
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"We have not been told where to go after relocation this process must be open and transparent," said Shivachi.Follow The Standard
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