A gold mine collapsed in the village of Rarieda Uyore in Alego Usonga, Siaya, claiming the lives of one man and injuring five others.The deceased, 46-year-old George Odhiambo Okoth, was prospecting with his fellow artisans at the gold mining shaft that had previously served as a pit latrine. Benedict Mwangangi, commander of the Siaya subcounty police, confirmed the incident. Benedict Mwangangi, commander of the Siaya subcounty police, in his office on June 20, 2023. "The body of one miner was moved to the Siaya County Referral Hospital Mortuary for an autopsy after he passed away. Most private farms in Siaya including Kerebi Gold Mine have become the locations of illegal gold mining operations due to its numerous gold depositsOther Gold mines Siaya include Abimbo, Kerebei located in Ramba Village offlate.

Source: The Star June 20, 2023 10:28 UTC