At the Kilungu Level Three Hospital, grief hangs heavy in the air as the family of 15-year-old Emmanuel Kirima grapples with the shocking news of his untimely death. Emmanuel, a Form One student at Kilungu Boys High School, passed away just ten days after joining the school, leaving his family in a state of confusion and sorrow.
The devastating news reached Emmanuel’s parents through a call from the school management, instructing them to proceed to Kilungu mortuary to identify their son’s body. Initially informed that Emmanuel had been rushed to the hospital due to a stomach ache, the family was bewildered upon discovering visible facial injuries, particularly on his forehead, during the inspection of Emmanuel’s body.
The school authorities have not provided clear information on the circumstances surrounding Emmanuel’s injuries, leaving the family in a state of anguish. Despite repeated inquiries, the school has remained tight-lipped about whether the injuries were a result of a fight, a fall, or an act of bullying before the student was admitted to the hospital.
Citizen TV investigations reveal that the 15-year-old was initially taken to a private hospital before being transferred to Kilungu Level Three Hospital, where he was tragically pronounced dead.
Geoffrey Muema, the headteacher of Kilungu Boys High School, expressed shock over the incident, stating that the school administration followed standard procedures when a student falls ill. Muema revealed that the school was equally surprised when notified by the hospital about Emmanuel’s unfortunate demise.
In response to the family’s concerns, they have decided to transfer Emmanuel’s body to Chiromo mortuary, where a post-mortem examination is scheduled for Monday to determine the precise cause of death.
As the grieving family seeks answers and closure, detectives have initiated investigations into the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of the young student. The incident sheds light on the importance of thorough investigations and transparency in handling such sensitive matters within educational institutions.
