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Locals protest against gold leaching plant

Dorothy Malowa, a resident of Kamkwaya village in Bondo sub-county protest against the establishment of a gold leaching plant in the area. [Isaiah Gwengi, Standard]

Residents of Kamkwaya and Kamnyiri villages in Bondo sub-county are up in arms following the establishment of a gold leaching plant in the area.

The residents, who held peaceful demonstrations on Wednesday, said the plant is likely to cause serious effects on the environment.

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