In the Emakwale area of Lusheya location, a 29-year-old man named Salim Opupa Opondo tragically lost his life in a heart-wrenching attempt to retrieve a mobile phone that had fallen into a pit latrine. What makes this story even more poignant is the fact that the phone didn’t belong to him; it belonged to Semion Busaka, who accidentally dropped it into the latrine while using the facility. In an act of kindness and compassion, Opondo decided to assist by trying to retrieve the device.
Regrettably, as he attempted to recover the phone, Opondo slipped and fell into the pit, ultimately succumbing to drowning amidst the unsanitary conditions of the latrine. The mobile phone in question was a C31 model.
This tragic incident unfolded in the Emakwale area within Lusheya location, prompting a response from the officials of the Kakamega County Fire Brigade, who were called to the scene to retrieve Opondo’s body from the latrine. Subsequently, his body was cleaned and then transported to a local mortuary, where it awaits an autopsy and further investigation to shed light on the circumstances surrounding his untimely demise.
In an unrelated incident that occurred in Mugutha, Juja, Kiambu County, the lifeless body of 24-year-old Moses Ndirangu Kirogo was discovered floating in the Titanic Dam. Police suspect foul play in this case, suggesting the possibility that Kirogo may have met a violent end elsewhere and that his body was disposed of in the dam. Kirogo had been missing since October 15, leaving the local community baffled until the grim discovery was made five days later. Investigations are currently underway to unravel the mysteries surrounding his tragic and untimely death.
Furthermore, in Muyavwa sub-location, Busia County, a horrifying accident claimed the life of Vincent Omondi. Omondi lost his life in a tragic electrocution incident while on duty, working to repair power on a utility pole. In a tragic twist of fate, he was struck by a live wire, which resulted in severe burns and an immediate, fatal outcome. This heart-wrenching incident occurred on a Saturday afternoon, and police confirmed that Omondi perished on the spot due to the severe burns he sustained. His body has been transferred to a local mortuary for further procedures.
