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Lessons from Hilo gold mine tradegy: A safer, sustainable future for Kenya
Miners at the Hilo gold mining site on May 23, 2023. The minefields were closed by the government after 11 people were killed during a scramble for gold in May 2024.
The closure of the Hilo gold mine in Marsabit marks a defining moment for Kenya’s mining sector.
Once a vital source of income for artisanal miners, the mine tragically became a symbol of the risks of unregulated resource extraction. Frequent accidents, environmental harm, and the lack of safety measures ultimately led to its shutdown.
