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Gold discovery excites locals, cuts fishing pressure on Lake Victoria

Gold mining site on Masangura Hill in Homa Bay County, on July 14, 2025. [James Omoro, Standard]

Residents of Masangura in Homa Bay County are optimistic about a huge change in their fortunes following the discovery of gold in the area.

The gold, discovered at the Kasingri West location in Suba Central Sub-county, eight kilometres from Lake Victoria, is expected to reduce fishing pressure on the lake.

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