Woman drowns in a Kakamega stream after epileptic seizure
A 31-year-old woman died in a suspected drowning incident at a stream near her home in Lirhembe Village, Ikolomani, Kakamega County. The deceased, identified as Hellen Mutirila Ilamu, was found dead on Saturday, October 10, 2026, after reportedly suffering a suspected epileptic seizure while at a stream near her homestead. According to police, the woman [...] The post Woman drowns in a Kakamega…
A 31-year-old woman named Hellen Mutirila Ilamu tragically drowned in a stream near her home in Lirhembe Village, Ikolomani, Kakamega County. She was found dead on Saturday, October 10, 2026, believed to have suffered an epileptic seizure while at the stream. Authorities arrived at the scene at around 5:30 p.m., where they noted her history of epilepsy and suspicion of a seizure while she was alone at the location.
After family members and residents assisted in retrieving her body from the water, a preliminary examination found no visible injuries. A postmortem examination will determine the exact cause of death, and the case is currently under investigation.
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