Gold dust processing firm sparks protest at Rostaman area

Rostaman residents led by Mahiakalo MCA Cleo Malala in Kakamega protesting against the irregular sale of soil rich in gold deposits sold by the county government of Kakamega to foreign investor from Tanzania. Residents claimed the county government did not involve public participation as required by the law. BY BENJAMIN SAKWA

Residents took to the streets to protest against the construction of a gold dust processing firm in their area.

Led by county assembly members and Ondoa Panya lobby group, the residents of Rostaman area claimed chemicals from the firm could be harmful to their health.