A somber mood has engulfed Ragama estate in Oyugis, Homa Bay County, after two young men, including a minor, were electrocuted during an Easter Friday disco session. The tragic incident occurred at around 2 a.m. as revelers danced in an open field within the nightclub premises.
According to Rachuonyo South Sub-County Police Commander Philemon Saera, the two victims died on the spot after stepping on a live generator wire that was lying exposed on the wet ground. The third victim, a young woman who was also affected, sustained serious injuries and is currently receiving treatment at a local hospital. Police say she is in stable condition.
“The ground was wet from rain, which worsened the situation,” Commander Saera explained, adding that the wire was being used to power the music system. The combination of water and exposed electricity created a fatal hazard for the unsuspecting dancers.
Authorities have since summoned the club manager, the disco owner, and the individual who hired the DJ for questioning. Investigations are underway to determine if there was negligence in handling the electrical setup at the event. The bodies of the deceased have been moved to Rachuonyo South Sub-County Hospital mortuary for postmortem examinations.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a 39-year-old farmer from Elgeyo Marakwet County died after being bitten by a snake while working on his farm. Mark Kibiwott was clearing bushes in Kapsang, Keiyo South, when the venomous snake attacked him on Tuesday, April 15.
Despite efforts to rush him to Kapsang dispensary and later to Kabarnet County Hospital, Kibiwott was pronounced dead. Medical reports indicate the venom had already affected his nervous system by the time he arrived at the hospital.
Residents mounted a search for the snake but were unable to locate it. Authorities have called for increased awareness and measures to address the frequent snake bite cases reported in the area.
Both tragedies have raised concerns about public safety, particularly in entertainment venues and rural farming communities.
