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One of the artisanal gold miners in the Lolgorian gold mining fileds in Trans Mara, Narok County moments after one of the mining shafts collapsed and killed five of his colleagues on July 21, 2026. [Peter Kipkemoi-Standard]
A visit to the Lolgorian area of Trans Mara sub-county in Narok County would lead one to expect signs of wealth when passing through the villages and trading centres on the way to Kilimapesa Gold Mine fields.
If holding large gold deposits were the measure of wealth, residents would be driving flashy cars, living in grand homes, and oozing affluence.
However, the gold deposits in the area are more of a curse than a blessing to the residents.
