Kenya has been reported as the leading country in the illicit gold trade in East Africa, serving as a central transit and resale point for smuggled gold from neighbouring conflict-affected countries.

Kenya has taken a major step toward boosting its mining sector after British firm Shanta Gold Limited confirmed a new US$5.29 billion gold discovery at its Isulu-Bushiangala underground project in ...

Under the relentless sun of Kehancha, Migori County, the earth tells a story of desperation and hope. On a recent visit, I waded through makeshift mining pits where hundreds of young men, shirts caked ...

Kenyan suspect Willis Onyango Wasonga arraigned in court over a USD 217,900 fake gold deal and alleged international money ...

Gold prices have surged to record highs, trading near $5,000 an ounce, prompting varied responses from African central banks. Kenya plans to purchase gold to bolster its foreign reserves and diversify ...

Detectives in Nairobi have arrested a second suspect linked to a multi million shilling gold scam that defrauded an American national of USD 217,900. The suspect, Mohammed Noor Muhyadhin Mohammed, was ...

NAIROBI, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Kenya's central bank anticipates going into the purchase of gold, its governor said on Wednesday, becoming the latest African country looking to buy the precious metal as a ...