The High Court issued an injunction preventing Shanta Gold from carrying out prospecting, drilling, excavation or any mining‑related activities on private land in Siaya County’s Ramula, Monungo and Uranga sub‑locations without the express consent of registered landowners.

The judgment clarified that a prospecting licence alone does not grant the company automatic permission to access privately owned land where owners have not consented.

The court further directed mining authorities not to issue mining licence application number 0200 for the Ramula Mboma project until documentary proof shows every registered landowner has given express consent.

Authorities must also secure any additional approvals required under Section 36(2) of the Mining Act, depending on the land type and affected communities.

The judge ordered that all objections previously filed against the mining application be reconsidered afresh, and that any prior recommendations or approvals should not be acted upon until objections are addressed.

Restrictions were also placed on any plans to relocate or displace residents in the three sub‑locations, requiring strict compliance with the Mining Act before any resettlement can proceed.

The court mandated that a framework agreement on the beneficiaries of the mining venture be established in line with the Constitution and the Mining Act before a mining licence can be issued.

Respondents have six months to report back to the court on steps taken to comply with the judgment.

No costs were awarded; each party must bear its own expenses, reflecting the public‑interest nature of the dispute.