An open quarry filled with rainwater in Mumias East, Kakamega [Courtesy]A teenage boy on Saturday evening drowned in an open quarry filled with rainwater in Mumias East, Kakamega. Kevin Kaneje, 16, was swimming with friends at the quarry in Lwasambe village when the incident happened. Mumias East police commander David Ndirangu said they were informed about the incident by the locals. Take a surveyResidents have raised concern over several open quarries in the area which pose a danger to them. "This quarry is dangerous to our kids and if not filled it will turn tragic," said Mary Salasia, another resident.

Source: Standard Digital May 23, 2021 13:55 UTC