Bodies of two women recovered from collapsed Migori gold mine
Two women were killed following a land collapse at an unregulated gold mining site in Migori, Kenya. Authorities have recovered the bodies and are investigating the incident, which highlights the dangers of informal mining practices in the region.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the severe safety risks and lack of regulation in informal mining sectors, which frequently endanger local residents.
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Two women were killed after a section of land collapsed at a gold mining site in Osiri-Matanda, Nyatike Sub-County, Migori county.
The victims were identified as Phylis Awino, 33, and Millicent Atieno, 34.
According to police, the two bodies were retrieved on Saturday, September 26, 2026, during a joint operation involving the National Government and the County Government of Migori.
The operation followed the collapse of the mining shaft in the Osiri-Matanda gold mining area, which trapped the two women underground on Friday morning.
Rescue teams recovered the bodies from the collapsed section of the mine and processed the scene.
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