Kakamega is on the verge of a transformative gold boom that could reshape Kenya’s economy, as the government accelerates efforts to formalize artisanal mining and brings a major new refinery online.
A recent blockbuster discovery by British firm Shanta Gold Kenya Limited has confirmed vast underground reserves in the Lirhanda Corridor, valued at over $5.28 billion (Sh683 billion). The high-grade deposit at Isulu-Bushiangala alone holds an estimated 1.27 million ounces, with plans for a $208 million (Sh26.8 billion) investment in mechanized underground operations that promise minimal surface disruption.
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