### [2026-05-7](/feed/2026/05/7/index.md)

##### Collapses
# At least 15 people are killed and dozens of others are trapped when a gold mine collapses in West Pokot County, Kenya. 




### Sources:

1. [AA](https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/10-women-among-15-killed-as-gold-mine-collapses-in-northwestern-kenya/3931545)

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