A mad rush for gold has hit the Sindo area in Homa Bay County after the residents claimed to have discovered the mineral.
The local residents claimed to have discovered the highly valued mineral in a hill in the Rang'wa East sub-location.
The discovery has disrupted farming and fishing activities after the residents abandoned the two activities to engage in mining.
Rangwe West Sub-Location Assistant Chief Walter Odiyo visited the mines and urged caution, noting that the excavations will lead to environmental degradation.
