Gold mining in Turkana is Kenya's frontier. The county has seen artisanal gold rushes at sites such as Lomeguro, Kalomwae and Naduat, and the government has been moving to open large areas of Turkana and West Pokot to licensed gold mining.
Below are the gold plots and blocks currently listed in Turkana, each with its mineral right, land tenure and sample results.
For sale$420,000
For sale$95,000
For leasePrice on application
Large exploration blocks and alluvial flats, often offered for sale, lease or farm-in, for investors who can fund systematic exploration over several seasons.
Licensing in Turkana has been politically sensitive, with disputes over who receives licences and concern that artisanal miners will be displaced. Clean licensing, documented community agreements and a realistic budget for remote operations are essential.
The government has been moving to open areas of Turkana to licensed mining. Check the current status of any block on the national mining cadastre before you pay a deposit.
Most ground is early-stage, remote and on community land, so exploration costs and risk are higher. Price reflects that.
Read next: where gold is found in Kenya and how we verify gold plots. This page is general background, not investment advice.