Allan Mbote, a 20-year-old Kenyatta University student was struck
dead by lightning on Sunday as he came off the pitch to celebrate a goal
against their opponents in Funyula Constituency.
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Allan Mbote, who was one of six players caught by the bolt of
lightning during Nangina Ward Football Tournament at Luchululo village,
died instantly as others sustained injuries. Three players are still
recuperating at Nangina Mission Hospital.
Kenyatta University confirmed the Red Sharks defender’s untimely
passing in a Twitter post, saying they had lost the second year student.
Mbote’s death is the latest lightning tragedy to hit the country in
recent days.
On 9th December, three children Millicent Amoit, Moses Imerikwa and
Esther Ateng’e succumbed to the lightning strike in Teso North
constituency. The three were children to Andrew Idewa who survived
together with his wife Carolyne Idewa and their grandchild Rian Samuel.
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