Man electrocuted while pruning trees in Naivasha, Nakuru County

A 40-year-old man died after being electrocuted while pruning trees in Lake View, Naivasha.

According to police, Francis Mwangi had been hired to prune trees along Makutano Road when he accidentally came into contact with live electrical cables.

He was pronounced dead at the scene. Kenya Power and Lighting officials, along with police, attended to the incident and later moved the body to the mortuary pending further procedures.

In a separate incident in Kisumu County, a 74-year-old woman, Risper Ochola, was electrocuted while hanging wet clothes on a metallic line at her home in Ragumo.

Police said the line was connected to the roof of her house, which was in close proximity to live electrical cables.

Authorities are investigating whether the home’s electrical connections met safety standards.

Kenya Power and Lighting has previously noted that illegal or unsafe electrical connections contribute to many electrocution incidents, particularly in informal settlements and rural areas.

Investigations into these recent incidents are ongoing.

Other deaths under investigation

In Gilgil, Nakuru County, 24-year-old Douglas Oganda died on January 5, four days after sustaining injuries from an assault by a person known to him.

Police said they are pursuing the suspect.

In Karithini village, Kutus, Kirinyaga County, the body of 65-year-old Alfred Mwangi was discovered in his compound.

Police noted that the body had visible head injuries, which are suspected to have been caused by a blunt object.

The motive behind the death is not yet known, and investigations are ongoing. No arrests have been made.

In Ruiru, Kiambu County, 30-year-old Muya Mburu collapsed and died on the balcony of his home after feeling unwell.

Police said he was pronounced dead at a local hospital, and his body was moved to the mortuary pending an autopsy.

Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, including tracing his movements prior to arriving home.