Bomet: High School Principal Speaks after Student Dies, Shares What Happened
- The death of Brenda Chebet of Saseta High School in Bomet county has stunned many people as it happened so fat
- The principal shared how the girl started feeling ill in school and eventually died in the hospital with her parents present
- The community of the school has now been thrown into mourning while Kenyans from all walks of life consoled them online and regretted that the girl had died too soon
- They also hailed the principal as he acted fast and took the girl to the hospital, unlike in other schools, which only call parents when their child is already dead
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Bomet, Kenya: Students, parents and teachers of Saseta Secondary School have been thrown into mourning following the death of young, Brenda Chebet, a Form Three student.
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In an official statement from the school, the principal said that Chebet died after an abrupt, illness.
"Chebet was rushed to Litein Hospital at 3.00 am on Tuesday, July 22, after convulsing and experiencing difficulty in breathing. She was resuscitated and referred to South Rift Hospital for a CT scan and brought back to Litein Hospital where she succumbed at 9.00 am on July 23," he said.
"Her parents were informed of her condition on time, and they were all present when she passed on. We extend our sincere heartfelt condolences to her family. We are requesting for your prayers and support at these trying times," he added.
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How did people take the news of Chebet's death
A parent of one of the students at the school extended his deepest condolences to the family of the student who sadly passed on after a short illness.
"We thank the school administration for the swift response during her illness and for keeping parents informed. We also wish to clarify that there is no unrest reported at the school,' he said.
"May Chebet’s soul rest in eternal peace, and may her family find comfort and strength during this difficult time," he added.
What did Kenyans say about Chebet's death?
Magheritah Mwangi
"This is sad, just few days watoto wafunge shule.May her soul rest in peace."
Megah Opy:
"May her soul attain peace eternity.To the entire family and friends please take heart."
Millie Kirui:
"So sad it came so soon my niece am so shocked 😭😭😭 unbeliavable ,May we find solace in God 🙏😭."
Alma Remy
"So sad for the untimely demise of Brenda Chebet. May her soul rest in eternal peace. My condolences to her family at large."
Mercy Chepkoech:
"My condolences to the family and the entire Saseta Girls school...So sad 😢......May Brenda's Soul Rest in Peace."
Sing'ore Girls principal shares girl's last moments
In another story, it was a sad day at Sing'ore Secondary School when it was announced that young Audency Jerop had suddenly fallen ill in class, and first aid from the school matron and nurse couldn't help her.
She was rushed to the hospital, and when tests were being carried out, she began having convulsions and never woke up from the second one
A devastating autopsy later revealed the cause of her death and sent the entire student community into mourning.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
