A student died after collapsing during a football game at his school when the ball struck his head. David Owuor lost consciousness immediately and failed to respond when classmates attempted emergency assistance. School staff transported him to the campus medical facility where additional treatment proved unsuccessful. Medical personnel at Kakamega County General Hospital declared him deceased upon arrival. Police Commander Vincent Cherutich confirmed the sequence of events.
Principal Julius Mambili stated that Owuor had participated in the regular Sunday religious service before the incident occurred. The school administration contacted his family members residing in Eldoret following the tragedy. Mambili described the deceased as a well-regarded student with average academic performance and no documented medical conditions. He requested community members remain patient while authorities conduct the required post-mortem examination. The principal expressed sympathy for both the family and the entire school population affected by this loss.
Principal Julius Mambili stated that Owuor had participated in the regular Sunday religious service before the incident occurred. The school administration contacted his family members residing in Eldoret following the tragedy. Mambili described the deceased as a well-regarded student with average academic performance and no documented medical conditions. He requested community members remain patient while authorities conduct the required post-mortem examination. The principal expressed sympathy for both the family and the entire school population affected by this loss.
