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December 18, 2025
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Two killed after mining shaft collapse in Migori County

Two killed after mining shaft collapse in Migori County

Police officers who visited the scene established that the shaft gave way suddenly, trapping the workers. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Two artisanal miners tragically died after a mining shaft collapsed in the Macalder area of Nyatike Sub-County, Migori County, on Tuesday. The incident occurred while four workers were reinforcing the shaft’s walls.

  • Two minersWilliam Ochieng, a 40-year-old Tanzanian national, and Jacob, a Kenyan—succumbed to their injuries.
  • The collapse happened around 11 a.m., with the deaths reported by 5 p.m.
  • Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Nyatike are investigating the incident.

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