Death toll rises to 15 in West Pokot goldmine tragedy as Murkomen warns illegal miners

The death toll in the Romus goldmine tragedy has risen to 15 after more bodies were retrieved on Friday. Twelve people who sustained injuries when the goldmine collapsed on Thursday evening are receiving treatment at Kapenguria Sub-County Referral Hospital. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a stern warning to those engaging in illegal gold mining in West Pokot County, saying they are putting human life at risk. Activities at the goldmine have been suspended as the search and rescue mission entered its second day.