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Mining sites in Homa Bay shut on safety fears

An entry point to a tunnel used to mine gold in Kosele, Rachuonyo South Sub-county in Homa Bay County on July 8, 2021. PHOTO | COURTESY

By  GEORGE ODIWUOR

Correspondent

The government has closed down dangerous iron ore and gold mining sites in Rachuonyo South sub-county in Homa Bay County over safety concerns.

The quarry operators failed to get approval from relevant government authorities.

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