A family is seeking justice following the death of their daughter, a Form One student at Lugulu Girls High School in Bungoma county.
The girl died while receiving treatment at a local hospital in Bungoma. Her family is suspecting foul play and has accused the school administration of cover-up.
The student’s parents said they received a call informing them that their daughter had suddenly been taken ill and they were need at the school.
The school administration has since come under heavy criticism following the mysterious death of the student after a short illness. The family has since protested how the school handled their daughter leading to her death. Relatives are questioning why they were never informed early enough about the girl’s illness. They also accuse the school for complacency and giving scanty and inconsistent information about her sickness while in school. The girl is said to be in good health she opened school for second term.
This tragic incident has sparked outrage and confusion among parents and the local community, with many attributing the death to negligence. Parents demand a thorough probe into the student’s medical record and the school’s response to her illness.