Divers in Kipkaren River/WKT, File
A family in Matete Ward, Lugari Constituency in Kakamega County is mourning their 10-year-old girl who drowned in River Nzoia while fetching firewood with her friends.
The Grade Six pupil at Makhukhuni Primary School by the name Belinda Nekesa is said to have slipped and fallen into the river
Confirming the incident, Chevaywa Location Chief Alex Goricho said the girl’s friends went home and remained silent about the incident which happened at 11 am until 4.30 pm when her parents got information about the incident.
The chief has cautioned parents against allowing children to collect firewood and play around the river saying it is dangerous for them.
Divers from Icare School of First are looking for the body.
Tom Lutali is a seasoned scribe based in Lugari Sub-County in Kakamega County who writes human interest stories and sports for WKT.
Pole to the family,I know the victim vividly well,my area mate.
“Fetching firewood!!!!!!!!!!”,ok..lets accept and move on.it’s said.God knows.
May The Young Soul Rest well