The Friends School Kamusinga fraternity is mourning the death of a student who died after falling into a septic tank on Monday afternoon, September 16, 2024.
The school’s Board of Management chairperson confirmed the incident, noting that the septic tank is located within the institution. He was informed of the tragic incident by the school principal.
Immediately after he was retrieved from the tank, the student was rushed to Kimilili Sub-County Hospital before being referred to Life Care Hospital.
Unfortunately, the student succumbed while undergoing treatment.
“We convened an executive Board of Management meeting at 8.00 am on September 16,” detailed the chairperson.
Following the incident, officers from the Ministries of Education and Interior visited the Friends School Kamusinga and launched investigations into how the student ended up in the septic tank.
“The executive team joined the staff in addressing the students, meanwhile, there is relative calm in the school,” the BOM leader revealed.
“As a board, we have resolved that safety and security measures be addressed in school. We look forward to having a full school Board of Management soon,” reiterated the school representative.
