At least three gold miners died after a mine caved in on Thursday, October 10.
However, the accident occurred in Nango, Bonde, Siaya County in Kenya after a heavy downpour on Thursday morning.
Moreover, Bondo Sub County Police Commander, Anthony Wafula confirmed the incident.
According to Wafula, victims including an Egerton University, Nakuru campus student – David Ochieng Duro, a Kenya certificate of secondary education at Uyawi Secondary school – Nicholas Arwa and a secondary school student – Kevin O Ochieng’ Juma.
Furthermore, investigations have commenced into the accident
“ Mines in the area will be closed until all the safety measures are adhered to” Said Wafula.
Recently, the government sent a directive stopping all mining activities at the Nango site due to safety.
