Teenager killed by lightning strike while rushing home from church in Homa Bay

A 16-year-old boy was killed by a lightning strike while rushing home from church in Kamwania Village, Rachuonyo West Sub-County, Homa Bay County.

The deceased, was reportedly struck by lightning on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at around 9 pm as heavy rains hit the area.

According to police, the teenager had died following the lightning strike.

Police officers visited the scene and established that Modan had just left a church in Kamwania Village and was rushing home to avoid being caught in the rain when the incident occurred.

The teenager sustained burns to his body as a result of the lightning strike.

Police officers documented and photographed the scene before the body was moved to Gendia Hospital Mortuary, where it was preserved pending burial arrangements.

Meanwhile, police in Ndhiwa Sub-County, Homa Bay County, have launched investigations after the body of a 30-year-old man was discovered inside his rented house at Maroo Shopping Centre, Kobita Location.

The deceased was identified as Michael Onyango Obiero, whose body was found lying on a mattress inside his house on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

Police officers visited the scene and found the lifeless body in an advanced state of decomposition.

Investigations established that neighbours had detected a foul smell coming from the house and alerted the clan elder, who visited the premises and discovered the body before informing the area assistant chief.

Police further established that the deceased had visible bruises on his chest, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding his death.

Neighbours reportedly last saw Obiero alive on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Maroo Shopping Centre.

No suicide note or other written message was found at the scene.

The scene was processed by investigators before the body was moved to Pala Funeral Home Mortuary, where it is being preserved pending a postmortem examination.

Police have commenced investigations to establish the cause of death and determine whether foul play was involved.

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