Several tragic deaths have been reported across Kenya in the past few days, including fire, drowning, electrocution, and mob violence.
In Narok Town, Anthony Mwangi, a man in his home, was burnt to death after a fire broke out on Monday morning. Police said the blaze, which affected multiple iron-sheet structures, is believed to have started in one of the units before spreading rapidly. Several families were left homeless, and the cause of the fire is yet to be established. Mwangi’s body was recovered during a search and moved to the mortuary pending an autopsy.
In Laikipia County, a 16-year-old boy was found drowned in a water pan in Olmoran. Authorities said the circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation, and the body has been taken to the mortuary.
In Bamburi, Mombasa County, 30-year-old Rehema Karisa was found dead inside her home. Police were alerted by a friend after repeated attempts to contact her failed. The door was locked from the inside, and the body, which had no visible injuries, was discovered on her bed. Karisa lived alone, and neighbours described her as quiet. The cause of her death remains unknown, pending autopsy results.
In Nairobi, Daniel Omusilingani, 19, was found dead in a swampy area of Obama following an electrocution incident. Police said he had been holding a WiFi cable suspected to be illegally connected to a nearby structure. Officers are investigating the circumstances of the accident.
Also in Nairobi, 83-year-old James Kibunja was found dead at his home in Kiwanja, Kahawa West. Police suspect he fell, but an autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of death.
Separately, in Villa, Embakasi, a man was lynched by a mob during a failed robbery attempt. Police warned that mob justice is illegal and urged the public to hand over suspects to authorities. Recent statistics indicate that up to three lynching cases are reported daily, with some victims later found to have been wrongly accused.
Authorities continue to investigate all incidents while urging the public to exercise caution and report emergencies promptly.
