Two dead, girl critical after three family members electrocuted at funeral in Tana River
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Two people died while a 13-year-old girl is fighting for her life after three members of the same family were electrocuted during a funeral gathering in Maziwa area, Tana Delta Sub-County, Tana River County.
The victims were identified as Hebela Misozi, 54, her son Ricky Ruhusa, 24, and her daughter Napeba Ruhusa, 13, a Grade Four pupil at Maziwa Primary School.
According to police, the incident occurred on October 30, 2026, at around 6pm during preparations for the burial of Mzee Samuel Jilo Mababa, who died on October 21.