This archive report was first published on 1 October 2019.
On Saturday morning, a 74-year-old woman from Lwandeti location in Matete Sub County tragically lost her life by falling into a borehole.
According to Festus Mukechi, the Maturu Sub Location Assistant Chief, the deceased, Ruth Mulongo, left her house around 1 am, and her daughter initially thought she was going to answer a call of nature and return.
However, when the daughter realized her mother had taken too long to come back, she became worried and decided to investigate further.
Upon looking outside and even in the toilet, the daughter couldn't find her mother anywhere, prompting her to inform her brother.
As she was on her way to inform her brother, she heard her mother screaming from the borehole, which alerted her and other villagers who rushed to the scene.
Unfortunately, despite their efforts, they were unable to save her life due to the lack of necessary equipment.
Police officers from Matete removed the body and took it to Chebaiywa mortuary in Uasin Gishu County for further investigation.
Although the exact reason for her tragic decision is yet to be established, a family member revealed that Ruth had been in a feud with one of her sons over land, and was also ailing at the time.
