A middle-aged man in Nyankongo village, Nyosia sub location in Kisii County died after being struck by lightning.

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Confirming the incident on Monday, area Chief William Ombasa said Fred Mayaka met his death when he allegedly tried to still firewood from one of his neighbors when it was raining and was struck by lightning.

“The deceased has been stealing firewood from his neighbors for a long time and has been doing the act when it rains so that he can’t be seen,” said Ombasa.

“I have been advising the deceased to stop the act of stealing but today he lost his life when he was struck by the lighting,” he added.

Chief Ombasa advised youths to stop stealing people's property since their days are numbered.