The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched investigations into the death of a Grade 9 student at CITAM Schools Ngong after the learner reportedly fell from the rooftop of one of the school's buildings on Monday morning.
According to a statement issued by the school, staff members responded immediately after the incident and arranged for urgent medical attention. Following consultations with the student's parents, the learner was rushed to Karen Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
CITAM Schools Ngong described the incident as a devastating loss to the school community and extended its condolences to the student's family, friends and classmates. The institution confirmed that the matter was reported to Ngong Police Station and that it is cooperating fully with detectives as investigations continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal fall.
The school also announced that it will provide professional counselling and pastoral support to the bereaved family, learners and members of staff affected by the tragedy. It appealed to parents, students and the public to refrain from sharing unverified information or speculating about the incident out of respect for the grieving family and to preserve the integrity of the ongoing investigations.
Police and DCI officers are expected to interview witnesses, review available evidence and determine the events leading to the student's death. Authorities have not yet released any preliminary findings, and investigations remain ongoing.
According to a statement issued by the school, staff members responded immediately after the incident and arranged for urgent medical attention. Following consultations with the student's parents, the learner was rushed to Karen Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
CITAM Schools Ngong described the incident as a devastating loss to the school community and extended its condolences to the student's family, friends and classmates. The institution confirmed that the matter was reported to Ngong Police Station and that it is cooperating fully with detectives as investigations continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal fall.
The school also announced that it will provide professional counselling and pastoral support to the bereaved family, learners and members of staff affected by the tragedy. It appealed to parents, students and the public to refrain from sharing unverified information or speculating about the incident out of respect for the grieving family and to preserve the integrity of the ongoing investigations.
Police and DCI officers are expected to interview witnesses, review available evidence and determine the events leading to the student's death. Authorities have not yet released any preliminary findings, and investigations remain ongoing.
