Uasin Gishu: Grief as 2 Moi University Students Drown While Swimming in Open Quarry

 

Residents and students of Moi University in Eldoret are mourning the tragic loss of two learners. The students were identified as Wycliffe Machuki, a Third-Year student, and Chris Otieno, a Second-Year student. How did Moi University students drown? The duo reportedly drowned while swimming in an open quarry on the afternoon of Monday, November 4.  

A Citizen Digital report indicated that the two students were swimming alone in a quarry located near Moi University’s main campus in the Kesses area when the unfortunate accident occurred. The quarry, situated just a short distance from the institution, has long been a spot where students often go to relax. 

Kesses police chief Charles Chacha confirmed the incident, stating that the bodies of the two young men were retrieved from the water and have since been transferred to the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Eldoret mortuary. 

The deceased students were later identified as Wycliffe Machuki, a Third-Year student, and Chris Otieno, a Second-Year student. Chacha noted that the police were informed about the incident shortly after it happened, and efforts to rescue the students were mounted immediately, though it was unfortunately too late. 

"We are investigating the incident and will provide a full report once the investigations are complete," Chacha stated, urging students and local residents to exercise caution.The tragic incident comes just days before Moi University’s scheduled reopening on Friday, following a month-long closure. 

by  Didacus Malowa