17-Year-Old KCSE Candidate Dies After Sitting First Papers in Homa Bay

Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: November 3, 2026Country: Kenya

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A 17-year-old KCSE candidate in Homa Bay died after falling ill shortly after sitting her first examination papers. The cause of her death remains unclear. Her father recounted the financial challenges he faced while paying for his daughter’s education.

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