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Kakamega's Rosterman gold mining banned

Gold mining has been going on in Kakamega since 1935 when Rosterman Gold Mines Ltd was established PHOTO:COURTESY

The county government has barred residents from mining gold at Rosterman, citing health and environmental concerns.

Defending the decision, Environment Executive Robert Sumbi said noise pollution was another reason for the ban.

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