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Government Begins Nationwide Distribution of Subsidised Fertiliser

Patricia Waigwa January 13, 2026

The Kenyan government has launched nationwide distribution of subsidised fertiliser ahead of the April planting season.Moreover, the Ministry of Agriculture confirmed over three million 50-kilogram bags will reach key agricultural regions. Flag-Off Ceremony in MombasaOn January 13, Agriculture

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Gold Mining Tensions Rise in West Pokot

Patricia Waigwa December 13, 2025

Fears Sparked by Kakamega ViolenceOn December 13, 2025, West Pokot leaders expressed fears of deadly gold mining clashes in their county. These fears followed violent incidents in Kakamega’s Ikolomani area, where three people died and several others were injured. Residents Protest Proposed Gold ProjectResidents opposed Shanta Gold’s proposed large-scale project, citing

Small-scale gold miners in Ikolomani using rudimentary tools during a community standoff over mining rights

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Ikolomani Residents Vow to Keep Mining Despite Deadly Clashes

Kevin Matende December 8, 2025

Locals Stand Their Ground Ikolomani residents have vowed not to abandon their small-scale gold mining activities, even after violent clashes left three people dead during protests over control of mineral-rich land. Days after the chaos, the miners maintained that gold extraction remains their only source of income. They insisted they would keep digging despite plans […]

Government Begins Nationwide Distribution of Subsidised Fertiliser

Gold Mining Tensions Rise in West Pokot

Ikolomani Residents Vow to Keep Mining Despite Deadly Clashes

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