In the Harboole area of Fafi District, Garissa County, a lightning strike has tragically claimed the lives of two individuals, including an elderly man, according to multiple local sources who shared the information with the media.
The incident occurred during a light drizzle, when both victims had stepped outside their home. They were struck by lightning and died on the spot, local sources confirmed.
Garissa County authorities have not yet released the names of the deceased, as investigations and official record-keeping are still ongoing—a common practice in cases of sudden deaths caused by accidents or lightning strikes.
Parts of Garissa County continue to experience scattered rainfall, while some areas still show the lingering effects of drought that has negatively impacted the region.
