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tsavorite

Exposed: Kenya’s underworld of gemstone smuggling where foreigners call shots

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Raw gemstones of tsavorite found in Taita Taveta County on display at the Voi Gemstone Marketing Centre on September 6, 2024.

Photo credit: Kevin Odit | Nation Media Group

By  Lucy Mkanyika

Correspondent

Nation Media Group

In Taita Taveta County, amidst the abundant minerals and the vast Tsavo National Park, lies a highly sought-after gem: Tsavorite.

Known for its vibrant hue and rarity, this precious green gemstone has captured the attention of many and has become a coveted treasure.

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