West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin has threatened legal action to halt illegal gold mining in the region, accusing powerful individuals and investors of exploiting local resources while leaving behind environmental destruction and displacement. Speaking to journalists in Kapenguria, Kachapin warned that residents were becoming increasingly frustrated over what he described as unchecked mining activities and…
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