GSU Cadet dies during swimming training in Embakasi

A General Service Unit (GSU) officer cadet has been confirmed dead after drowning during a swimming training session at the GSU Training School in Embakasi, Nairobi.

Wycliff Geresa, 37, was taking a swimming lesson with other cadets on Wednesday afternoon when he sunk into the pool, according to the police.

“Today the 18/05/2022 at around 16.30 hrs his course men NCO’s special SOP course were having a swimming lesson when one cadet namely No. 89639 C/IP Wycliff Geresa Kisii male adult aged 37 years who was swimming with other cadets sunk into the swimming pool,” a report filed by the course officer, Gideon Mbusya, read.

Geresa was rescued by the swimming pool attendant and rushed to Riara Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.