Siaya: Family, Friends Mourn Teacher Found Dead with Woman, Wife’s Details Revealed

• Two teachers, Meshack Ongulu, a respected church leader, and his colleague Modesta Mwakali, died after coming into contact with a live wire in a bathroom
• Reports indicate Modesta was struck first, and Meshack died while trying to rescue her in a shocking incident that stunned the community
• Initial reports suggested Meshack died with his wife, but TUKO.co.ke has obtained information on the true identity of his wife

Family and friends in Siaya County are mourning the death of a man and a woman who died in a terrible accident in Sega town a few days ago.

Meshack Ongulu, a renowned teacher and church leader, died together with a fellow teacher, Modesta Mwakali, after they came into contact with a live wire, in a rental house.

Details initially showed that Mwakali was the first victim when she was struck by the electricity in the bathroom and unable to watch her die, Ongulu tried to save her, only to suffer the same fate.

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Though the duo had been described as a married couple, new details about the man's marital status are emerging.

Was Meshack married?

Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, a close relative of Meshack clarified that his wife is still alive.

"She is my in-law, and she is not the one who died as claimed," she said.

TUKO.co.ke also spoke to a cousin of the deceased, who said Meshack's wife is still alive.

"I can confirm that she is alive. She is not the one who died. Meshack was a church leader in the ACK church. We were confused when we saw reports that it was his wife who died while she was alive," he said.

A neighbour said that Meshack and his colleague Modesta were in a rented room when the accident happened.

"This incident has shocked many of us here in the village. We were surprised when people claimed that he died with his wife, who is alive. Meshack died alongside another woman," he explained, claiming he was also romantically involved with her.

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Details show that the man left his home and informed his wife that he was going to a meeting.

"She received information that her husband had been involved in an accident. She later found out the truth of what happened," he added.

Family and friends mourn Meshack

TUKO.co.ke also spoke to a former student of the departed teacher who mourned him in moving words:

"I mainly knew Mr. Ongulu as the Director of Somabase Preparatory Centre, where his wife Madam Agnes Ongulu has also long served as manager. He also taught at St. Augustine’s Boys Boarding Butunyi, where he taught me some time back, and at one point in his death, I knew him as a chaplain at Bujumba Boys and a teacher," he said.

On her Facebook, another family member said:

"Dad, what did I ever do wrong to you? 😭😭 Why have you chosen to embarrass me after struggling with me and educating me? Dad, why, why, why? I don’t even know what to say, but rest in peace, Rev. Meshack Ongulu."

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Safety tips to avoid electrical accident in the shower

Details shared by GoodElectrician.com indicate that faulty wiring, damaged equipment, or a short circuit can cause electrical shocks in the bathroom, which can be fatal.

To prevent these kinds of accidents, the first step is to ensure that all the wiring and equipment, like shower overheads, are installed by a licensed electrician who knows the ins and outs of such installations.

Secondly, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) are important safety devices for bathrooms. They cut off electricity if there is a problem with the flow of current.

Thirdly, electrical sockets and appliances should be installed carefully in the bathroom to prevent electric shocks. It’s important to keep outlets a safe distance away from water sources.

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The man said he returned home to find his kids hungry, and they informed him that she left home.

The following day, he was informed that a woman had been found dead in a lodging and to his surprise, it was his wife.

Source: TUKO.co.ke