A 45-year-old man was electrocuted after he climbed a power pole to rectify a fault he said he had noticed in Matuu, Machakos County.
Police and Kenya Power and Lighting officials said the incident happened on Saturday March 28 after one Nicholas Musyoka climbed the power pole oblivious of the dangers ahead.
He was electrocuted and died on the spot. There had been a power blackout in the area and the victim decided to climb the pole with live electric cables to correct a fault he claimed to know.
The victim was rushed to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Police warn against such moves as they are deemed dangerous.
And a carpenter collapsed and died at a workshop in Kilgoris Town, Narok Town.
Police said Ombongo Choi had taken alcohol at a local bar before he went to join other carpenters on Saturday. He suddenly developed breathing difficulties and collapsed before his colleagues rushed him to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Police visited the scene and moved the body to the mortuary pending other procedures.
Elsewhere, three people drowned in two separate incidents, police said of the Saturday tragedies.
The incidents were reported in Sultan Hamud, Makueni County, Muranga County and Luanda, Vihiga County.
The incidents have been attributed to ongoing rains being experienced in different parts of the country. More than 100 people have so far died out of flooding, police said Sunday putting the figures at 106. The rains have also displaced dozens of families amid calls to help those affected.
The floods have also displaced an additional 105 families, pushing the total number of affected households to 2,795. Authorities warn that the situation remains volatile as heavy rains continue to pound various parts of the country.
Police spokesman Michael Muchiri urged residents, particularly those living in flood-prone and low-lying areas, to remain vigilant and strictly follow official safety advisories. Communities have been encouraged to prepare for possible evacuations and take proactive measures to safeguard lives and property.
The adverse weather conditions have also heightened risks on the roads, with motorists advised to exercise extreme caution due to poor visibility and waterlogged surfaces that could lead to accidents.
Emergency response teams, including police units, remain on high alert to respond to incidents as they arise.
The public has been encouraged to report emergencies through toll-free lines 999 and 911, or via the #FichuaKwaDCI platform.
Authorities continue to stress the importance of coordinated efforts between the public and relevant agencies to mitigate further loss of life as the country navigates the ongoing crisis.
The meteorological department has warned of rains ahead from April.
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