Easter Disco Turns Tragic as Two Electrocuted in Oyugis Nightclub
Two young men were tragically electrocuted during an Easter Friday disco night at a nightclub in Ragama estate, Oyugis Town.
According to police reports, the victims were dancing in an open, rain-soaked field inside the nightclub when they accidentally stepped on a live generator wire powering the music system. The wet ground amplified the electric shock, killing both men instantly.
A third individual, a woman, sustained serious injuries after stepping on the same exposed wire. She was rushed to a nearby hospital where she is currently receiving treatment and reported to be in stable condition.
Rachuonyo South Sub County police commander Philemon Saera confirmed the incident and stated that investigations are ongoing. Authorities have summoned the nightclub manager, the disco operator, and the individual who hired them for questioning.
The bodies of the deceased have been taken to Rachuonyo South Sub County Hospital mortuary for postmortem examinations. The tragedy has raised concerns over safety standards and electrical installations in public entertainment venues.
Farmer Dies from Snake Bite in Elgeyo Marakwet
Elgeyo Marakwet County — A 39-year-old farmer died after being bitten by a snake while clearing bushes on his farm in the Kapsang area of Keiyo South.
The man, identified as Mark Kibiwott, was attacked on the morning of Tuesday, April 15. He was initially rushed to Kapsang dispensary and later referred to Kabarnet County Hospital. Unfortunately, medical staff pronounced him dead upon arrival. Officials stated that the snake venom had already affected his nervous system by the time he reached the facility.
Local residents tried to locate the snake but were unsuccessful. The body of the deceased was transferred to the mortuary, where a postmortem will be conducted.
Such incidents are not uncommon in the region, and health authorities have reiterated the need for community education on snakebite prevention, faster medical response, and improved access to antivenom in rural health centers.
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Easter Disco Turns Tragic as Two Electrocuted in Oyugis Nightclub