The family of Victor Sang, one of the three Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruits who died last week during a training exercise in Eldoret, is demanding clear and honest answers about the circumstances surrounding his death, insisting that he was in excellent health before joining the military.
Speaking with visible grief and frustration, Sang’s relatives described him as a disciplined, energetic young man who had long dreamed of serving his country. His sudden death, they say, has left the family shattered and struggling to reconcile official statements with the man they knew.
“Victor was strong, healthy, and full of life,” a family member said. “He had no underlying medical condition. We watched him train, exercise, and prepare himself mentally and physically for KDF recruitment. That is why we are asking—what really happened?”
The deaths of the three recruits during the training exercise have sparked growing concern and public debate, with families calling for transparency from the military. While KDF has confirmed the incident and stated that investigations are underway, the families say they have received little detailed information about what led to the tragedy.
For Sang’s parents, the pain is compounded by unanswered questions. They want to know the nature of the training exercise, the conditions under which it was conducted, and whether proper medical supervision and safety protocols were in place. To them, these answers are not about blame alone, but about accountability and preventing similar tragedies in the future.
Victor, described by friends as humble and determined, was the hope of his family. He had recently completed his studies and saw the military as a path to serve the nation while uplifting those he loved. His death has not only robbed the family of a son but also of a future they had envisioned together.
Human rights advocates and members of the public have joined the call for an independent and transparent investigation, urging the military to engage openly with bereaved families. They argue that recruits, often young and full of promise, deserve the highest standards of care during training.
As the family prepares to lay Victor Sang to rest, their grief is accompanied by a firm resolve. “We just want the truth,” they said quietly. “Victor gave his life in service. The least we deserve is honesty
By Nairobihub