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Ikolomani residents won't pave way for Sh171b gold fortune

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Beryl Andei showing deposits of gold at goldmine at Lwanungu river in Ikolomani Kakamega county. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

Over 8,000 households in Isulu-Bushiangala, Ikolomani Constituency have refused to pave the way for Shanta Gold Company to set up its multi-billion mining operation base.

In a public participation meeting that was also attended by MP Benard Shinali, a representative from the national and county government, a Shanta Gold representative, and one of the company investors, angry residents opposed the move to be resettled.

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