Gold Mine Collapses, Kills FIVE People In Narok County
A gold mine in the Kilimapesa area of Transmara, Narok County, reportedly collapsed Friday evening, killing five persons.
The five were among those buried after the mine collapsed on Tuesday, July 21, trapping numerous miners underground.
Several people were rescued and transported to local hospitals for emergency care.
Furthermore, rescue efforts are underway to free any remaining victims trapped beneath the mines.
The cause of the collapse is unknown while authorities conduct inquiries into the occurrence.
Five people have died after a gold mine collapsed in the Kilimapesa area of Trans Mara, Narok County.
Police said the incident occurred on July 22, 2026, adding that rescue teams are still searching the site for any other miners who may be trapped beneath the rubble.… pic.twitter.com/nHVFu8v9Kl— Radio Generation (@RadioGenKe) July 22, 2026
The bodies of the six victims were transported to the Lolgorian Sub-County Hospital mortuary, where they are awaiting post-mortem examinations, formal identification, and release to their families for burial.
Security officers have since cordoned off the scene to prevent further accidents as rescue and recovery operations continue.
Reports reaching our desks further indicate that the specialised rescue team sent to the scene has deployed advanced underground surveillance cameras and other technical equipment that are essential for the mission’s success.
This is not an isolated incident. On February 12, two miners aged 27 and 25 died after an underground tunnel at an abandoned mining site collapsed and trapped them in the same area.
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- Gold Mine Collapses, Kills FIVE People In Narok County
Following a series of mining accidents, the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs launched nationwide consultations on the draft Mine Health, Safety and Environment Regulations to replace the repealed Mining Act (Cap. 306).
The proposed regulations seek to strengthen safety standards by requiring rigorous machinery inspections, adequate underground ventilation and stricter health and safety measures.
The draft rules also require every mining operation to have a qualified Mine Manager with a degree in mining engineering, civil engineering or geology.
They should also make the use of personal protective equipment mandatory for all workers.
Separately, Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho unveiled the Explosives Bill, 2026, which proposes the establishment of a Commercial Explosives and Inspections Directorate to curb illegal mining.
The ministry also plans to map illegal mining sites and register artisanal miners, who account for about 80 per cent of Kenya’s mining sector.
Gold Mine Collapses, Kills FIVE People In Narok County
