Thursday, November
13, 2025 - Mining Cabinet Secretary, Ali Hassan Joho, has confirmed the
discovery of gold worth approximately Ksh 680 billion in Kakamega and outlined
how the profits will be shared among stakeholders.
Speaking on Citizen TV on Thursday, November 13th,
Joho assured Kenyans that the national Government, County Government, and local
community will all benefit from the find.
The gold was discovered within the Lirhanda Corridor, a
mineral-rich belt spanning Kakamega and Vihiga Counties.
A British firm, which located the deposit after years of
exploration, is set to begin mining and has committed Ksh26.8 billion to
develop the site and build a processing plant, marking Kenya’s first
large-scale underground gold operation.
Joho detailed the revenue-sharing model: 3% of the gross
value will go to royalties, 5% as an export levy, 1% to the local community,
and 10% of the asset will be allocated to the Government on a free-carrying
basis.
He also emphasized employment and training opportunities for
locals.
Addressing concerns over foreign involvement, Joho explained
that the gold lies over one kilometer deep, requiring advanced technology that Kenya
currently lacks.
“Surely, you and I as common mwananchi do not have the
capacity to go there and start mining,” he said.
Joho assured that artisanal miners will not be displaced and
will have designated zones.
He also promised fair compensation for any necessary
relocations, amid public concern over foreign control of Kenya’s mineral
wealth.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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