A 32-year-old boat coxswain has died after drowning in Lake Victoria near Asat Beach in Seme Sub-County, Kisumu County.
The deceased, identified as Joel Ouma Okello, reportedly drowned at around 9pm on Friday, November 6, 2026, after suffering an epileptic episode while riding a boat.
Witnesses told police that Okello had fallen into the lake after developing an epileptic seizure while on duty.
His colleague who witnessed the incident, said the deceased lost control and fell into the water.
His body was retrieved approximately three hours later from behind Ndere Island.
Police officers who responded to the scene found that the body had already been recovered from the lake.
The body was subsequently moved to Kombewa County Hospital mortuary, where it is being preserved pending a postmortem examination.
And police in Shinyalu, Kakamega County arrested two suspects following the death of a 60-year-old man who was allegedly assaulted by his wife and children at their home.
The deceased, identified as Erick Khasakha Muruli, a resident of Chiviga Village in Lunyu Sub-Location, reportedly sustained serious injuries during the alleged assault on Friday, November 6, 2026, at around 9pm.
A relative of the deceased alleged that Muruli had been assaulted by his wife together with their children.
The victim sustained injuries to his head and right hand and was rushed to Ileho Health Centre, where he was admitted for treatment.
However, he succumbed to his injuries while receiving medical attention on Saturday, November 7.
Police officers processed the scene.
The body was subsequently transferred to a mortuary pending a postmortem examination.
Police confirmed that two suspects had been arrested and placed in custody as investigations into the circumstances surrounding the fatal assault continued.
