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Did a goat herder's lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya?

Did a goat herder's lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya?
BBC News Saturday 22 August 2026, 23:22 UTC 1 min read
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Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives.

Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives.
Kenya (LOCATION) West Pokot (ORG)
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