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Illegal mining licences to be revoked

Cabinet Secretary of Petroleum and Mining Salim Mvurya (center) when he announced the occurrence of minerals in 15 counties including West Pokot and Kitui on March 13, 2023. He is flanked by West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin (left) and Kitui Governor Julius Malombe (right). [Denis Kibuchi, Standard]

West Pokot county government is set to revoke all illegal mining licences in the region.

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