Four Trapped After Gold Mine Collapse In Kenya

Four miners are trapped in a rubble after a gold mine collapsed in western Kenya.

Report says the incident in Kakamega County initially saw 12 artisanal workers trapped for hours.

Meanwhile, eight of them were rescued following hours of digging by community members and they are said to be in stable condition.

Authorities say, the miners were operating at an aged mining tunnel and were unlicensed by the local government.

“What they are doing is risking their lives and most of the people here are mostly youth who are doing this work. Due to the unemployment problem, people are putting their hands on anything that can put food on their table,” Kakamega County Commissioner, John Ondego said.

He added that mining at night time will no longer be allowed.

Report says incidents of collapsed mines are rampant in parts of western Kenya.

BBC/Christopher Ojilere