Six miners remain trapped underground after a gold mining pit collapsed in Naduat, Nakalale Ward, Turkana County.
The incident happened on Friday, August 14, leaving the six workers buried inside the mine. As of Monday, August 17, rescue teams had not established whether the miners were still alive.
The Kenya Red Cross, local miners and government officials have been involved in the rescue operation as efforts continue to reach the trapped workers.
Excavators have been brought to the site to clear the collapsed material and create a possible route into the affected section. However, unstable ground has made the operation difficult and increased the risk of further collapses.
Local miners familiar with the underground area have also been helping rescuers identify possible access points.
A team involving security officers, local administrators, Turkana County officials and Kenya Red Cross personnel visited the site as the search continued.
Authorities have urged the public to avoid spreading unverified reports about the condition of the trapped miners. So far, neither survivors nor bodies have been recovered.
The latest incident has renewed concerns about safety in artisanal gold mining areas, where miners can face dangerous working conditions and limited access to specialised rescue equipment.
The Naduat area has experienced a similar mine collapse before, raising further questions about safety standards and regulation in the region.
For now, rescue teams remain focused on reaching the six miners and determining their fate as the operation continues.