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Migori: 99 gold mining plants operating without licenses put on notice

A woman prospects for gold at a mine in Nyatike, Migori County. [Caleb Kingwara, Standard]

The government has embarked on a crackdown targeting small-scale gold miners allegedly operating gold-leaching plants without licenses in Migori County.

The move is part of an effort to restore order in the sector and ensure that all operating gold plants in the area adhere to all the necessary legal requirements.

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