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Abimbo accident should be a wake-up call to improve safety of miners

Abimbo gold mine accident should be a wake-up call to improve safety of miners. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

A few weeks ago, eight miners were trapped in an artisanal gold mine collapsed in Abimbo, Siaya County. While six were rescued, one succumbed and the fate of another is still unknown as rescue efforts have been left to his family and well-wishers.

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