- Salim's ill-fated journey began when he learned that a second-hand C31 phone, worth 7,000 Kenyan Shillings, had accidentally fallen into a pit latrine.
The community of Emakwale in Lusheya Location, Kakamega County, is currently engulfed in mourning following the untimely and tragic death of Salim Opupa Opondo.
The 29-year-old man met his unfortunate demise while bravely attempting to retrieve a second-hand phone from a pit latrine.
Salim's ill-fated journey began when he learned that a second-hand C31 phone, worth 7,000 Kenyan Shillings, had accidentally fallen into a pit latrine.
Despite the phone not belonging to him, Salim decided to undertake the difficult task of retrieving it. Motivated by a meagre promise of 200 Kenyan Shillings, he entered the treacherous pit, unaware of the impending tragedy that awaited him.
Tragically, Salim lost his balance during the retrieval attempt and met a watery grave amidst the grim surroundings of the pit latrine. The incident unfolded rapidly, leaving the community shocked and grief-stricken by the untimely loss of a young life.
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Local authorities swiftly responded to the distressing situation, with members of the Kakamega County Fire Brigade taking on the grim task of recovering Salim's lifeless body from the pit.
