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State opens mining office in West Pokot to curb fatalities, illegal activity

Pokot and Turkana miners work side by side at a gold pit in Kambi Karaya, West Pokot. June 6, 2025. [File Courtesy]

The government has established a mining office in Kapenguria, West Pokot County, to regulate the growing artisanal mining activities and improve access to government services, including licensing, compliance enforcement, and safety monitoring.

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