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How Kakamega gold billions will be divided

Government Spokeman Isaac Mwaura during a media briefing held at Kenyatta International Conference centre(KICC) on April 14,2025. [Benard Orwongo,Standard]

The government will rely on the Mining Act to determine how revenues from the sale of gold recently discovered in Kakamega County will be shared among the various stakeholders.

A British firm has confirmed the presence of gold ores in Isulu and Bushiangala villages with deposits valued at Sh683 billion.

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