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Naivasha Man Electrocuted While Charging Phone

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 21 September 2019.

Published on September 21, 2019, a tragic incident occurred in Naivasha where a housing agent lost his life after being electrocuted in his office.

The deceased, identified as Kamau Karenju alias 'KK', was found dead in his office at Diplomat House by members of the public who were attracted by screams.

According to eyewitness James Kimani, the scene was chaotic as they heard a loud scream before the section of the building was plunged into darkness.

Kimani further stated that they managed to access the office where they found the deceased lying on the floor dead after being electrocuted.

He also observed that KK's hand was dark, like it had been burnt, suggesting that he might have been trying to charge his phone when the incident occurred.

Meanwhile, police in Naivasha are investigating another bizarre incident where the body of a three-year-old girl was found dumped along the banks of River Malewa.

The smartly dressed girl was found by women fetching water along the river, located along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway.

Naivasha OCPD Samuel Waweru confirmed both incidents, stating that the bodies were lying at the local mortuary.

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