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
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 […]



