UK moves to settle row between mining firms
By Wycliffe Kipsang, February 13, 2023
Britain has moved to forestall a diplomatic row over gold mining between two companies in Nandi.
Karebe Gold Mining Limited has locked horns with the newly formed Nandi/Chemase following last week’s death of three people at Karebe. British High Commissioner Jane Marriott (pictured) who toured the region at the weekend raised concern over the matter and called on the Kenya government to address the issue. Envoy reiterated British Government’s commitment to work with the Kenya Government in seeking for solutions to numerous problems facing the region.
“The British Government has been giving huge support for various development projects in Kenya as the two countries enjoy a good working relationship,” she said.
She held talks with governors under the North Rift Economic Bloc, and assured that UK will continue supporting counties.
“UK is keen in addressing conflicts in Kenya and developing an economic blueprint to spur the high potential the region holds. We will continue to support NOREB to help develop the conflict analysis in the region. What is driving conflict and how to reduce conflict,” said the envoy.
Karebe is among the largest in the country employing more than 500 people and is managed by a Kenyan of British ancestry. Tension has been brewing between Karebe and Nandi/Chemase over gold mining rights on the Nandi escarpment.