Sorrow as Kisii High School Student Dies in Tragic Tree Accident at Home
- A family in Iyabe Suneka, Kisii county, is mourning the death of 16-year-old Antony Makori, a Form Two student at Kisii High School
- Antony was on his second term holiday when his life was cut short during a period meant for rest and joy with family
- The young man's body will be taken home from the mortuary on August 11, ahead of his burial on Tuesday, August 12
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A family in Iyabe Suneka, Kisii county, is grief-stricken following the death of their 16-year-old son, Antony Makori.
Source: Facebook
The Form Two student at Kisii High School tragically lost his life after an accident at his home.
Antony, who was on his second term holiday like his peers, died after a tree fell on him, leaving his family, friends, and the Kisii High School fraternity in mourning.
The incident happened on August 2, and his family announced that the body would leave the Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital Mortuary on Monday, August 11.
He will be laid to rest at his family home in Suneka on Tuesday, August 12.
When did schools close for second term holiday?
According to the 2025 academic calendar, schools opened for the second term on April 28 and ran for 14 weeks. The term two holiday began on August 1 as per the calendar, but most schools closed between August 1 and 4.
As such, students have been enjoying their holidays for the past 10 days, and Antony was among them until he met his tragic end.
Friends, former classmates, and members of the Kisii High School community expressed shock and sadness following his demise.
Netizens mourn Kisii High School student
Netizens expressed sorrow, offering prayers and words of comfort to the bereaved family with some reflecting on the unpredictability of life, urging the family to find strength in God during this difficult period.
Peter Ongayo:
“So sad and painful to lose such a young soul. May the Lord Almighty comfort the family. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Indeed, so sad.”
Bosire Masara:
“So sad to learn of the demise of such a young soul. My condolences to the family of Mzee Makori. My brother Evans, pole sana for the loss. May the good Lord comfort the family.”
Alice Nyamoita:
“So, so sad indeed. May God’s grace be sufficient for the family during this trying moment. RIP young soul.”
Ken Odhiambo:
“You were a brilliant boy, Class of 2023 at Fr. Scheffer Boys’ Boarding Asumbi Primary School. Rest easy.”
Alice Kwamboka:
“Indeed sad, yaani kifo inakupata mahali popote. May God give total comfort and strength to the family and the Kisii School fraternity.”
Source: Facebook
How did Turkana University student die?
In other tragic news, TUKO.co.ke reported that a second-year student at Turkana University died following a crocodile attack.
Eruu was reportedly at his home in Long’ech, Kerio Ward, Turkana Central, for a short holiday when he met his tragic end.
The young man has become the latest victim to lose his life along the shores of Lake Turkana due to crocodile attacks.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
