Topic: miners

South African Police Arrest 225 Illegal Miners

South African police on Sunday said that 225 illegal miners were arrested after being forced out of an abandoned mine shaft due to a lack of food and water.

03 Nov, 2024 | 03:00 PM

South African police on Sunday said that 225 illegal miners were arrested after being forced out of an abandoned mine shaft due to a lack of food and water.

Man Buried Alive In A Mine Following Heavy Rains Kuria West

A man was buried alive inside the rubble of a mine that had been suspended due to heavy rains in Karosi village, Kuria West sub-county.

18 Oct, 2024 | 11:25 AM

A man was buried alive inside the rubble of a mine that had been suspended due to heavy rains in Karosi village, Kuria West sub-county.

54-Year-Old Man Buried Alive While Harvesting Sand In Kirinyaga

Josphat Muchiri was buried alive after a cliff at Ngucue quarry collapsed on him on Tuesday night.

29 May, 2024 | 10:00 AM

Josphat Muchiri was buried alive after a cliff at Ngucue quarry collapsed on him on Tuesday night.

Man Dies While Harvesting Sand From A 50-Foot Well In Kakamega

Likuyani deputy commissioner Noeline Juma confirmed the tragic incident, while the Red Cross representative in Likuyani urged residents to exercise caution before entering the dangerous wells.

18 Jan, 2024 | 10:30 AM

Likuyani deputy commissioner Noeline Juma confirmed the tragic incident, while the Red Cross representative in Likuyani urged residents to exercise caution before entering the dangerous wells.

Man Buried Alive During Sand Harvesting Activity In Bomet

A miner harvesting sand in between two huge rocks at Kyokong quarry in Bomet County died on the spot after debris from loose rocks buried him alive, suffocating him to death.

04 Jan, 2024 | 12:21 PM

A miner harvesting sand in between two huge rocks at Kyokong quarry in Bomet County died on the spot after debris from loose rocks buried him alive, suffocating him to death.