Monica Wanjiku is grieving the painful loss of her son, Peter Kaembe, a Form Four student who died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Nakuru. The devastated mother recounted the heartbreaking final moments of her son’s life, revealing that he had been trying to escape from bullies at school before the fatal incident.
Through tears, Wanjiku described how she found Peter in a disoriented state and suffering immense pain. She rushed him to the hospital, but despite medical efforts, his condition worsened, and he later passed away. “Upande mmoja wa kichwa ulikuwa kama umekatwakatwa,” she said, describing visible injuries to one side of his head.
According to Wanjiku, Peter confided in her before his death, revealing that he had been subjected to relentless bullying by fellow students. He had allegedly been trying to run away from his tormentors when he sustained injuries that ultimately led to his death.
The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the community, raising urgent concerns about student safety, the growing menace of bullying in schools, and the effectiveness of response mechanisms by school administrations.
Wanjiku now wants answers and justice for her son. “He was a bright, humble boy who loved school. I never thought this would happen to him,” she said.
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the matter, with education officials promising to look into the school’s handling of bullying cases. Meanwhile, child rights activists have called for stronger enforcement of anti-bullying policies and better mental health support in schools.
As the Kaembe family mourns the tragic loss of their son, many are left asking whether more could have been done to prevent yet another young life from being cut short by school bullying.
By Kenyans