Promise of riches: Gold rush in small Kenyan village

France 24 reports that the remote Kenyan village of Cheporor has turned into a bustling hub after a recent gold discovery attracted thousands of amateur prospectors. The sudden influx has strained the village’s limited housing and sparked security concerns as authorities scramble to cope with the rapid growth.

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