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Landowner, 86, embroiled in land tussle with gold mining firm

Mzee Cheseret Korir and his son Shadrack Kipkoech during the interview at Chemase Tinderet Constituent Nandi County on February 2, 2023. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]

At the foot of the majestic Chemase hills along the border of Nandi and Kisumu counties lie hidden treasures that have in recent months reignited unending hostility.

Some 10 kilometres from Kapsabet-Chemelil Road are gold minefields managed by Karebe Gold Mining Limited, which has been in operation for more than ten years.

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