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Explained: How illicit trade in mining sectors fuels money laundering

Brian Odhiambo, a researcher and communication strategist.  [SCreen Grab]

Kenya’s gold industry is glittering on the surface but murky underneath.

Behind the small pits of artisanal miners and the promise of mineral wealth lies a sector riddled with scams, smuggling, and weak regulation, according to Brian Odhiambo, a researcher and communication strategist.  

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