Villagers run for dear life as meteorites fall

Witnesses say the meteorites lit up the sky in a reddish brilliance before landing in three different spots, sending villagers scampering for safety.

A chilly evening was disrupted by a terrifying sound like gunfire followed by a blast in Kombuini village, Kirinyaga County.

A meteorite dropped from the sky, tore through the roof of Mary Wamburu’s house and landed on the concrete floor forming a crater, then fragmented into pieces at around 8pm on Friday.