This archive report was first published on 7 September 2019.
Published on September 7, 2019, a tragic incident occurred in Kinangop, Nyandarua County, where two young men lost their lives due to a lightning strike.
The incident took place on a Friday night when the victims were fixing a section of a playing ground in Kwa Market area in preparation for a football match scheduled for the following day.
According to eyewitness Mr. Njuguna Gitau, the three victims were struck while they were renovating the field, despite the rain.
"They were among a group of young men who were renovating the field and when it started raining, they said they won't leave until the job is complete," said Njuguna.
The bodies of the victims were moved to Engineer Ward Level Four Hospital mortuary, while the injured victim was taken to Nyayo Ward Hospital in Engineer town.
Nyandarua Governor Francis Kimemia condoled with the families and friends of the young men, terming the incident a blow to the county.
"We are saddened that they died while serving their community," said Mr. Kimemia.
