Kakamega: Double Tragedy As Tree Falls, Kills Man Who Was Splitting Firewood For Kin's Burial

• A family in Munyama village was preparing for the burial of their son, Edwin Mudambi when a tree offered by David Swadi for firewood unexpectedly fell on him
• The family, already in mourning, was shocked by the sudden and tragic loss of another relative who was integral to planning Edwin's funeral
• David’s daughter, Gayle Swadi, appealed to the government for help, expressing concern about the financial strain of two funerals and the emotional toll on her mother

Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Kakamega - A family in Munyama village has suffered a double tragedy following the sudden demise of two of their relatives.

Moses Mudambi, the brother of the deceased, has stated that they were preparing for the burial of their son, Edwin Mudambi, who passed away last week.

During the preparations, David Swadi, his brother, offered a tree to be used as firewood during the burial ceremony.

However, as they were cutting down the tree, it unexpectedly fell on Swadi, killing him on the spot.

Moses disclosed that he had hoped his brother would help during his son's burial, but things had taken an unexpected turn.

"I came and found a tree had fallen on him; I was very surprised. I cried because I am in mourning, and my sibling, I was thinking we would support each other in this mourning, and then he dies," he said.

Mary Mudambi, mother of Edwin, said they rushed him to the nearest health facility, hoping to save his life, but was pronounced dead on arrival.

What is the Kakamega family's plea to gov't

David's daughter, Gayle Swadi, has appealed to the government to come to their rescue during this trying time, adding that two burials would strain them.

Gayle disclosed that financially, they were drained, fearing her mother would die due to the depressing situation.

"We request the government to help us; we have two funeral ceremonies at home. We don't have money, and there is no way we can help ourselves, for sure. We have a child who is supposed to join Form One; our mother is so stressed she might die. I just ask for your help," she said.

Machakos man falls from tree while picking mangoes

In another incident, a man opened up about his disheartening life challenges following an unfortunate event.

Felix Kyalo Mutungu has been bound to a wheelchair for almost a decade after falling from a tree and injuring his spine.

He was picking some mangoes to feed his family when he fell severely and could not walk again since then.