The government privatised the firm in 1997 and a special mining lease of 20 years expired on March 31, 2018 and was not renewed. The nearby Fluorspar Company was looking for an apprentice from the local community. PRIVATISEDThe government privatised the firm in 1997 and a special mining lease of 20 years expired on March 31, 2018 and was not renewed. Mzee Francis Chebet recalls before the mining operations started, the valley where it now sits was devoid of human settlement. Most of her customers were employees of the fluorspar company who have left.

Source: Daily Nation April 29, 2018 03:22 UTC