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Brokers take the shine, cash from gem miners of Baringo

Patrick Kiptimat sifts for the precious stone at the mine

To get to the nearest shopping centre to Lesisunyei village in Mochongoi, Baringo County, one would have to cover 50 kilometres.

The road leading to the sparsely populated area is impassable and locals have to walk for at least 10 kilometres across mountains, valleys and rivers to reach their homes.

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