In a heartbreaking turn of events that has plunged an entire school community into mourning, a student from Samoei Boys High School in Nandi County has tragically lost his life after being struck by lightning during a routine school activity on the field.
The incident occurred on what seemed like an ordinary afternoon, the kind filled with the sounds of youthful laughter and the rhythm of daily school life. As dark clouds gathered above and a storm brewed in the distance, no one could have imagined the devastation that was about to unfold.
Witnesses say the lightning struck suddenly and with terrifying force, sending shockwaves of panic and confusion across the school compound. The victim, a young, promising student in his teens, was reportedly participating in a sports activity when the bolt from the sky hit, cutting short a life that held so much potential and promise.
Teachers and fellow students rushed to his aid, but despite swift attempts to save him, he was pronounced dead shortly after the incident. The tragedy has left many in deep shock, with friends describing him as cheerful, hard-working, and full of dreams for the future.
“This is a loss too heavy to bear. He was like a son to us all,” one teacher said, holding back tears. “We are not just mourning a student; we are grieving a future doctor, engineer, leader… a light that’s now gone too soon.”
The school has since suspended normal activities as students, staff, and parents come to terms with the devastating loss. Counsellors have been deployed to offer psychological support, and a sombre mood hangs over the campus, where silence has replaced the usual vibrant energy of school life.
Local authorities have called for urgent reviews of safety protocols in schools during the rainy season, emphasising the unpredictable nature of extreme weather and the importance of preparedness.
As the sun sets on this day of sorrow, the Samoei Boys High School community is left with aching hearts and unanswered questions. A young life has been stolen by nature’s fury, and Kenya mourns with the family, the school, and all who knew him.
Pole sana to the family, friends, and the entire Samoei Boys fraternity. May his soul rest in eternal peace.