KCSE candidate dies after falling into dam during a photo session

The boy is reported to have drowned in a dam near the school where they had gone for an adventure together with his fellow students following the completion of their final test.

Confirming the incident, Matuu Sub-location Assistant Chief Raphael Musyoki said the student slid and fell into the dam during a photo session.

A rescue and search mission for the boy’s body bore no fruit, with the exercise which was led by well-wishers being called off at around 6.30 pm due to darkness.

The operation to retrieve the body will resume on Saturday.