Another KCSE Student Collapse and Dies in Murang’a.
A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidate from Gakui Secondary School collapsed and later died on Tuesday evening, marking another tragic event amid the national exams.
The student reportedly collapsed on Tuesday afternoon and was swiftly taken to a nearby health center. Unfortunately, she succumbed to her condition an hour later while receiving treatment.
Kandara Deputy County Commissioner Peter Maina confirmed the incident, explaining that although the student was initially admitted with a pulse, efforts to save her life proved unsuccessful.
Maina noted that the collapse happened in full view of other students at the examination center, though examination managers managed to keep the situation under control.
Official Responses
Murang’a County Education Director Anne Kiilu addressed the student’s sudden passing, attributing it to health-related causes.
Kiilu emphasized that the death was due to an undetermined medical condition, which would be investigated further.
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The student’s body has since been transferred to General Kago Mortuary, where an autopsy is scheduled to determine the exact cause of death.
Rising Toll of KCSE Student Deaths
This tragic incident adds to a series of student deaths reported during the KCSE exam period, totaling five cases since the examinations began on November 4. Other notable cases include:
- Tigania West Incident
A family in Tigania West suffered a loss when their son died shortly before taking his first exam. The student passed away around midnight, only hours before the start of his scheduled exam paper. - Makueni County Loss
Cornelius Maundu Musyoka, a candidate from St. Dominic Kitise Secondary School, passed away while receiving oxygen support at a medical facility after a brief illness. - Kakamega County Tragedy
A 19-year-old student from Ebubere Secondary School in East Wanga Ward, Mumias East Constituency, also died under mysterious circumstances. His family claims he left home in good health before the unfortunate incident. - Nakuru County Assault
In a shocking case, a student from Shiners High School in Nakuru County was fatally attacked by his peers in a violent incident that occurred on a Saturday night.
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This series of tragedies has raised concerns nationwide, with education officials and families calling for enhanced health and safety measures to support students during the demanding KCSE examination period.
Another KCSE Student Collapse and Dies in Murang’a.
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