The Kakamega County Government has ordered the immediate closure of the Shiveye gold mine after three people died in a collapse. Deputy Governor Ayub Savula stated that the closure is temporary to allow a safety audit by the Ministry of Mining and the county government.

• Closure followed the deaths of three people due to a mine collapse.
• Ayub Savula, Deputy Governor of Kakamega, announced the closure and promised burial aid for victims.
• This incident follows protests over Shanta Gold Company's plans to relocate 800 households for mining over Ksh 683 billion in discovered gold deposits.