A 45-year-old man has died while trying to cross a flooded swamp in Kiamaciri village, Mutithi ward, Mwea West Sub-county, Kirinyaga County.
According to Samuel Gichuki, a local, the victim, John Ndambiri, was attempting to navigate the swollen swamp when he drowned.
Further, Gichuki expressed disbelief, mentioning that Ndambiri had crossed the swamp just the other day but got stuck in the middle during this attempt.
The community faced significant challenges last night as they struggled to retrieve Ndambiri's body from the inundated swamp.
Confirming the incident, Mwea West DCC Lawrence Omondi emphasized the gravity of the situation, urging residents to relocate to safer areas and avoid venturing into risky spots like flooded swamps.
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He highlighted another unfortunate incident where a 62-year-old woman lost her life in Gakungu village, Thiba ward, due to the adverse weather conditions.
