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Artisanal Miners In Western Kenya Move Away From Mercury
April 24, 2026
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They call this land Bushiangala. Gold has been mined here for nearly a century. In 1931, colonial prospectors arrived after traces were found in the nearby Yala River, setting off a rush that changed this quiet corner of western Kenya. Colonial authorities quickly took control of the boom, introducing mining laws that restricted access, while []
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