In a shocking incident in Bamburi, Mombasa County, the decomposed body of a 60-year-old man was discovered in a 60-foot deep borehole. The man, later identified as James Tabulei, was either accidentally trapped in the borehole after slipping in or may have been deliberately killed and discarded there. The body was uncovered on April 8 after locals noticed a foul smell emanating from the water, prompting them to investigate its source. Upon reaching the borehole, they made the grim discovery.
The borehole, which was in use by the local community, had been causing concern among the residents due to the unpleasant odor. In their efforts to trace the origin of the smell, the community members stumbled upon the decomposed body, which had been in the water for an unknown period. A rescue team from Mombasa County was promptly dispatched to the scene, where they retrieved the body and transferred it to the mortuary. Despite the advanced state of decomposition, officials noted that no visible injuries were apparent at the time of recovery.
The circumstances surrounding the man’s death remain unclear, and authorities have launched an investigation to determine whether it was an accidental death or a case of foul play. The body has been sent for an autopsy to establish the cause of death. At this stage, the police are working with experts to gather more details about the incident and the events leading up to it.
In a separate but equally tragic case in Nambale, Busia County, another body was discovered in a borehole. Leonard Ouma Wabwire, 38, had been reported missing on April 6. His body was found two days later in a borehole belonging to a neighbor. The body was retrieved by the police and local rescue teams and was also taken to the mortuary for an autopsy and further investigation.
Meanwhile, a drowning incident occurred in Juja, Kiambu County, where a 15-year-old boy tragically lost his life while swimming in the Thika River. The boy was with his friends when the accident occurred on the evening of April 9. Despite being rescued and rushed to a local hospital, the boy was pronounced dead on arrival. His body was transferred to the mortuary, and authorities are looking into the incident to determine the exact cause of death.
In another drowning tragedy in Kakamega County, Hellen Nakaya Wasike, 67, was found dead in a stream after being swept away in Musagaa village. Local residents had reported her missing, prompting a search that led to the discovery of her body trapped among stones in the water. When her body was retrieved, she was still clutching her handbag. Authorities have launched an investigation to understand the circumstances that led to her death.
These tragic events highlight the ongoing challenges posed by dangerous water sources and accidents across the country. Authorities are working diligently to investigate each of the incidents, and local experts are assisting with the probes. In all cases, the bodies have been moved to the mortuary pending autopsy results, which will hopefully shed light on the exact causes of these unfortunate deaths.
