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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