A KCSE candidate from Kaloleni, Kilifi County, died in Mombasa while receiving malaria treatment at Mariakani Sub-County Hospital. His death occurred as thousands of students across Kenya are taking their national exams amid challenging conditions.

• The student had initially sought care at a private facility before his condition worsened, leading to his transfer to Mariakani Sub-County Hospital.
• Kaloleni Sub-County Police Commander Adan Ibrahim confirmed the incident, stating the body was moved to the mortuary for burial arrangements according to Islamic rites.
• This tragedy follows another incident where at least 14 candidates were killed in a landslide in Elgeyo Marakwet County, prompting the government to air-lift examination materials to affected areas due to heavy rainfall and impassable roads.