Drama in Voi as man climbs booster mast, refuses to descend

The man, quickly dubbed the "Voi Boosterman" by locals, was first seen around 6 a.m., having apparently climbed the mast during the night.

His continued ascent to the top of the structure alarmed the crowd, who feared he would attempt suicide.

As tensions rose, Taita Taveta County fire engines arrived on the scene, accompanied by a team of fire marshals, who immediately began devising a plan to safely rescue the man.

Meanwhile, concerned residents and authorities repeatedly pleaded with him to come down voluntarily.

Following a period of intense anxiety, the Taita Taveta fire department successfully rescued the man.

He was subsequently taken into custody for questioning at the Voi Police Station. Authorities are now working to establish the motive behind his dramatic act.