However, one of the quarry workers is a university graduate, while four have college diplomas in various disciplines. They have not been able to secure formal employment.

Amos Kimutai, 26, is a Bachelor of Science graduate in Petroleum Chemistry from Kisii University. He is from Cheplelwet village, Longisa ward. He told the Nation that he had unsuccessfully applied for jobs and decided to try out anything that would earn him some money and keep him going.