Two miners drown in gold mining tunnel in Migori county

Two miners drowned in a tunnel they were digging on Saturday in Awendo, Migori county.

The deaths are reportedly as a result of heavy rains, which filled the hole they were working on, police said.

David Odhiambo, 35, and Victor Otieno, 37, were inside a tunnel when the rains started.

Unfortunately, floodwaters drained into the hole and drowned them.

The bodies were moved to the mortuary pending other procedures.

Cases of deaths in gold mining sites have been on the rise amid efforts to ensure safety of miners.

At least three miners die in gold mining sites weekly in a worrying trend.

Officials say most miners do not listen to their advice and continue venturing into tunnels that have become death traps.

The government established a police unit to focus on mining. The move has faced resistance from cartels who are exploiting the miners.

In old ferry beach in Kilifi county, a body of a man was recovered after suspected drowning.

The body had no visible injuries when it was discovered on February 21.

Police said they moved the body to the mortuary pending an identification and postmortem.

In Kongoni, Lake Naivasha, a search and rescue team retrieved the body of a 17-year-old boy who is among three fishermen who had drowned, police said.

The search for at least two other missing people continued Saturday and Sunday, police said.

Three fishermen drowned after their boat capsized on Friday following heavy winds, police said.

A fourth fisherman was saved by a life jacket that he had, prompting the search for the victims.

In Tala, Machakos county, a man was stabbed and killed by his cousin in a domestic fight.

Police said Philip Mwema was stabbed in the neck and chest and died on the spot.

The assailant escaped the scene after the murder and police said they were looking for him for grilling.

The body of the deceased was moved to the mortuary pending postmortem.