Governor Fernandes Barasa has called for mining sector reforms, urging Shanta Gold to adopt modern technology, protect local communities and ensure fair benefits for artisanal miners.
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa. [File, Standard]
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has renewed calls for reforms in the county’s mining sector, urging greater support for artisanal miners and cautioning large-scale investors to prioritise community interests amid growing controversy surrounding the proposed Sh687 billion gold mining project by Shanta Gold Limited.
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