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Gold mining: Source of livelihood that is a threat to villagers' lives

Kitere village in Migori is polluted by gold mining activity.

The death of a cow is devastating to the owner, especially if it was the sole source of nutrition and income.

For residents of Kitere Village, Rongo Constituency in Migori County, the death solidified the fact that their lives were in grave danger.

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