Kipchumba Murkomen

Kenya 5 Oct 2026

At least five dead as gold mine collapses in West Pokot, Kenya

On 3 October 2026, The Star and Nairobi News reported that at least five people died when a gold mine collapsed in West Pokot County, Kenya, and that three people were rescued alive. The Standard, which also reported five dead, said four people were injured.

Kenya 3 Oct 2026

Samburu families seek KSh 70m after police operation kills hundreds of livestock

Samburu leaders petitioned the National Assembly's Security Committee, Citizen Digital reported on 2 October, seeking KSh 70 million for 43 families after a security operation; Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has expressed regret over the livestock losses.