Woman dies after cobra bite in Garissa

A 34-year-old woman named Ubah Khalif Omar passed away after being bitten by a cobra at her residence in Ijara, Garissa County. The incident occurred on Friday, October 2, 2026, around 4pm in Bullagolol Location, Ijara Ward. Ubah was initially treated at Ijara Health Centre before being transferred to a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) camp at Ruqa for further medical attention.

Despite receiving care, she succumbed to her injuries while being transported to Masalani Sub-County Hospital. Ubah was subsequently laid to rest in accordance with Islamic customs on Saturday morning. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) office in Masalani was notified of the unfortunate event, and a team was dispatched to search for the snake.

Cobra bites have become increasingly frequent in the region, prompting calls for increased safety measures. In a separate incident, police in Ruiru, Kiambu County, are investigating the death of a man whose body was discovered near a church fence. The body of an individual believed to be around 30 years old was found lying next to the church's fence, next to the broken door.

The pastor of Christ Our Church discovered the unresponsive body around 8pm on October 2, 2026, and promptly alerted the authorities. Police arrived at the scene, confirmed the death, and conducted a preliminary examination. The body was taken to General Kago Funeral Home for preservation until a postmortem examination could determine the precise cause of death.