A few weeks ago, eight miners were trapped in an artisanal gold mine in Abimbo, Siaya County after the mine collapsed. While six were rescued, one succumbed and the fate of another is still unknown as rescue efforts has been left to his family and well-wishers.
This is not the first time an incident of this nature has occurred. In October 2021, two fatalities and several injuries were reported at the copper hill mine in Nyatike, Migori County.
