A tragic incident has been reported in Likoni, Mombasa County, where a Wi-Fi technician reportedly died after being electrocuted while working on a pole.
According to information surrounding the incident, the technician was carrying out routine duties related to internet installation or maintenance when he came into contact with an electrical source. He was reportedly working from an elevated position on a pole when the electric shock occurred.
The incident left the technician in a critical condition, and he later lost his life. His death has sparked concern about the risks faced by internet and telecommunications workers who frequently operate around poles, overhead cables and other electrical infrastructure.
Technicians installing or repairing internet connections often have to climb poles and work at considerable heights. In some areas, communication cables and electrical power lines run close to one another, creating potentially dangerous conditions if proper safety measures are not followed.
The exact circumstances that led to the electrocution remain unclear. It has not been publicly established whether the electrical source involved was part of the main power network or whether another factor contributed to the incident. Details about the victim’s identity, age and the precise location of the accident were also not immediately available.
It was equally unclear whether authorities had launched an investigation into the incident or whether any company or organisation responsible for the work had issued a statement.
The death has left those who knew the technician mourning his sudden loss while also drawing attention to workplace safety in the telecommunications sector.
Electricity-related accidents can result in severe injuries or death within seconds, particularly when workers come into contact with live wires. Technicians working on poles are therefore expected to assess their surroundings, identify nearby electrical lines and maintain appropriate safety distances before beginning their tasks.
The Likoni incident serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by workers who provide essential internet and communication services. It also highlights the importance of adequate training, protective equipment and strict safety procedures when telecommunications work is carried out near electrical infrastructure.