Two dead, girl critical after three family members electrocuted at funeral in Tana River

Two individuals lost their lives and a 13-year-old girl remains critically ill after a tragic electrocution incident during a funeral in Tana River County, Kenya on October 30, 2026. The victims were identified as Hebela Misozi, aged 54, her 24-year-old son Ricky Ruhusa, and their 13-year-old daughter Napeba Ruhusa, a Grade Four student at Maziwa Primary School.

The incident unfolded at the Maziwa area in Tana Delta Sub-County, where preparations were underway for the burial of Mzee Samuel Jilo Mababa, who passed away on October 21.

According to police reports, the tragedy commenced when 13-year-old Napeba inadvertently came into contact with an electrified hanging power line, initiating a series of events that ultimately resulted in the electrocution of three family members. Hebela Misozi, in an attempt to rescue her daughter, also met a similar fate. Ricky Ruhusa, her brother, joined the rescue effort but unfortunately suffered the same tragic outcome.

The mourners, witnessing the unfolding disaster, rushed to provide emergency assistance, swiftly transporting the victims to Garsen Health Centre for urgent medical intervention.

Upon arrival, Hebela Misozi and Ricky Ruhusa were pronounced dead, while Napeba Ruhusa was admitted to the facility in critical condition. Police officers promptly arrived on the scene to conduct an investigation into the incident. The incident has undoubtedly cast a somber shadow over what was intended to be a solemn funeral gathering, transforming it into a scene of deep mourning for the affected family.

In recent weeks, several cases of electrocution have been reported, prompting calls for customers to seek the services of professional electricians for wiring to prevent such tragic accidents.