The body of a man who jumped into river Gucha on Sunday last week is yet to be retrieved. 

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it is said that the man jumped into the river at Ogembo where he had gone for a walk. 

It is not clear why the man decided to do it.

Area chief Josephat Onandi said that memers of the public and police officers were still searching for the body. 

"It is said that the man was drank when he threw himself into the river but we are yet to confirm that. We hope that his body will be found," he said. 

Mr Onandi said that efforts to rescue the man immediately did not bear fruits. 

"The river is currently full of water due to the ongoing heavy rains in the region," he said. 

Mr Onandi also asked locals to be careful when crossing the river.