Five teenagers who are siblings were admitted to hospital after lightning struck a house they were sheltering in Karandit village, Kuresoi South, Nakuru County.
This happened as it rained in the area on Monday, police and locals said.
The victims’ mother Emily Cheruiot told journalists she had asked one of the teens to put down his phone, warning him of the possible dangers that might occur.
She said when it struck, the victims fell on the floor after being hurt.
Police urged caution among locals as the area is prone to such lightning incidents.
There have been calls to install arresters to address the situation. Dozens are killed annually in such tragedies.
The victims were rushed to Keringet Nursing Home and Olenguruone sub-county hospitals.
This comes amid ongoing rains that have claimed at least 230 lives.
The floods in Kenya continue to wreak havoc, killing people and leaving many others displaced.
The situation that has seen learning activities in the country put on hold, is expected to continue in May, according to predictions from the Kenya Meteorological Department.
