The incident occurred at an unlicensed gold mining site, where rescue operations have been underway to extract the lifeless bodies buried under the soil.
Local authorities reported that the collapse happened suddenly, trapping miners underground. Emergency teams were dispatched to the scene, and efforts to rescue and recover the victims have been ongoing.
This tragic event follows a similar incident at the Hillo gold mine, where five individuals lost their lives due to a collapse. The recurrence of such disasters highlights the dangerous conditions in the region's unregulated mining industry.
Officials have expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and have called for stricter enforcement of mining regulations to prevent future tragedies. The Kenyan government is expected to investigate the cause of the collapse and take necessary measures to enhance safety standards in the mining sector. (ILKHA)