Man, 72, drowns after slipping into uncovered well in Homa Bay
Two separate fatal drowning incidents occurred in Homa Bay and Kilifi counties in Kenya, where men fell into deep, uncovered wells or pits. Local police and fire brigades recovered the bodies, and investigations are underway to determine the circumstances of the deaths.
Why it matters
These incidents highlight public safety concerns regarding uncovered water sources and infrastructure in rural Kenyan communities.
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AI-GENERATED IMAGE A 72-year-old man drowned after falling into a water-filled well in Gongo Village, Rangwe Sub-County, Homa Bay County, police said.
The incident was reported on September 29, 2026, police said.
Police officers at the scene said the man, identified as Samuel Odero Okombo, had been crossing through a homestead when he slipped and fell into an uncovered well.
The well was approximately 40 feet deep and full of water, police said. Members of the public assisted police in retrieving the man’s body from the well.
The body was moved to MBEKA Hospital mortuary, where it was being preserved pending a postmortem examination.
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