Why Senators are demanding justice for gold clash victims

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale leads Bushiangala residents to protest against claims that they may be forced to leave their ancestral land following the discovery of gold in Idakho, Ikolomani Constituency, on November 12, 2025.[Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

Senators have raised alarm over the loss of lives in Ikolomani Constituency, Kakamega County, amid tensions over the planned relocation of locals following the discovery of gold valued at Sh687 billionGet Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock 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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