A family in Machakos County is in mourning after their son tragically drowned while swimming in a dam near his school.
Seventeen-year-old Abel Mwendwa, a candidate at Katelembo Centre of Excellence, was on his way home when the tragedy happened.
“I was the first to arrive at the scene… I found he had no clothes, and before we could get a rope to help, he had already gone under,” said Alexander Mwanzia, a witness.
On Sunday, outraged parents gathered at the school, demanding answers from the administration.
“I tried asking the teacher what happened, but he didn’t give me an answer,” said Baritta Mwikali, a concerned parent.
Machakos police are investigating claims that Abel was sent home to collect school fees, an allegation the school principal denies.
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