This archive report was first published on 10 October 2019.
On Thursday, a devastating gold mining shaft collapse in Nango area, Bondo, Siaya County, claimed the lives of three young men.
Among the victims were 23-year-old Nicholas Adera, a Form Four student at Uyawi Secondary School, and 21-year-old Kevin Ochieng Juma, who was a student at Egerton University. David Ochieng', a fellow student, also lost his life in the tragic incident.
The three were on a mining expedition at around 3am when the eight-meter-deep shaft caved in, burying them under debris.
According to Bondo Sub-county Police Commander Anthony Wafula, the victims succumbed to their injuries after being retrieved from the mine by their colleagues.
The bodies of the deceased were taken to Bondo Sub-county Hospital mortuary for post-mortem examination.
Following the incident, the sub-county police commander announced a ban on all gold mining activities during the night to prevent similar tragedies.
Published on October 10, 2019, at 8:08 PM.
