University Student Mysteriously Dies During KDF Recruitment Exercise
The student was rushed to hospital, where he was pronounced dead...
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A 22-year-old university student tragically died during a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruitment exercise in Kabuchai constituency, Bungoma County on Wednesday, October 22. The Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) student collapsed during a running drill and was pronounced dead upon arrival at Chwele Sub-County Hospital.
- The victim was a 22-year-old student from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST).
- The incident occurred during a physically demanding running drill at a KDF recruitment drive in Kabuchai constituency, Bungoma County.
- The Bungoma Police Commander confirmed the death, stating the student lost consciousness and was rushed to Chwele Sub-County Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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