Two Pupils Killed By Flood Waters While Walking Home From School

 

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• Two students, Grades 2 and 4, from Central Primary School in Eldoret, swept away by floodwaters while walking home from school

• Bodies retrieved and taken to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital

Tragedy struck as two young students lost their lives after being swept away by floodwaters while making their way home from school on Monday. 

The unfortunate incident occurred as they walked home from Central Primary School in Eldoret. 

The students, one in Grade 2 and the other in Grade 4, tragically succumbed to the force of the floodwaters.

Their bodies were later recovered and transported to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital on Monday evening. 

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Form 4 Student Collapses, Dies After Taking Part In School Marathon

A somber atmosphere enveloped St. Charles Lwanga Secondary School in Lugari, Kakamega county, following the passing of Timothy Akila, a Form Four student. 

The 20-year-old collapsed while participating in a school marathon race at Chekalini Secondary School and was rushed to Chekalini Hospital, where he passed away while receiving treatment.

Timothy's father, Fred Amugunya, recounted speaking to his son that morning before he departed for the school games. 

Little did he know it would be their last conversation. Upon receiving the heartbreaking news of his son's passing, Amugunya was left in disbelief and anguish, pleading for answers surrounding the sudden tragedy.

The family's plea for the government to investigate the circumstances surrounding Timothy's death underscores the need for clarity and closure. 

Julius Mpapale, the area chief, emphasized the importance of parents and teachers being vigilant about students' health statuses, particularly those engaging in physical activities, to prevent such crises in the future.