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Chinese nationals jailed for illegal mining in West Pokot

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Seven Chinese nationals have been sentenced to one and a half years in prison or pay a fine of Sh3.6 million each over charges of illegal mining in West Pokot.

They were also found to be unlawfully present in the country.

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