- A school in Tigania West is reeling from shock after a KCSE candidate died hours before the exam
- Confirming the incident, the area regional administrator disclosed that the tragedy occurred at 12 am
- Within the same locality, two female candidates who were pregnant delivered at the Meru Hospital
A tragic turn of events marked the start of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams in Meru County.
Source: Twitter
This is after a male candidate registered at a school in Tigania West passed away just hours before he was due to sit the first paper.
The incident reportedly occurred around midnight, and the candidate’s sudden passing has left the school and community in deep shock.
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Confirming the incident, a regional administrator disclosed that the tragedy occurred at 12 am.
Nation Africa shared a video of the administrator addressing the media during the distribution of the examinations in the county.
Despite the tragic death, the area had also reported a significant number of adult and prisoner candidates.
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At around the same time, two KCSE candidates who were pregnant delivered at the Meru Hospital.
The official also noted that the information may be subject to updates as the situation evolves, with more updates expected throughout the day.
Authorities and school officials are coordinating to support affected families and ensure the smooth conduct of the exams amid the unexpected developments.
Further updates are anticipated as officials continue to monitor and address the situation across the region.
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Elsewhere, a Kenyan mother is in tears after her son, who was set to sit for his KCSE exams, disappeared.
The youngster went missing over the weekend, only to call and inform her that he won’t take the exams.
She lamented that her son, whose whereabouts remain unknown, refused to explain his decision.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
