Another police recruit collapses, dies during training in Magadi GSU field
A police recruit collapsed and died while undergoing training sessions at the General Service Unit field in Magadi, Kajiado County.
A police recruit collapsed and died while undergoing training sessions at the General Service Unit field in Magadi, Kajiado County.
Police said the family of the recruit, identified as Cheme Chombo Cheme, had informed of the Saturday tragedy.
Police said the victim was undertaking a recruit course at GSU Field Campus – Magadi when he developed sudden unconsciousness and was rushed to Magadi hospital for treatment and later referred to Kenyatta National Hospital for further treatment.
He was pronounced dead on arrival.
The body is lying at Kenyatta University mortuary pending post-mortem.
This increases the number of recruits so far killed since they joined police colleges in December 2025 to three.
The other incidents happened in Kiganjo Campus and Embakasi one.
On January 18, 2026, a recruit died while undergoing treatment at the Administration Police Training College (APTC) A-Campus in Embakasi, Nairobi.
The victim first sought medical attention, complaining of chest pain, dizziness, cough and fatigue before he died.
A similar tragedy happened at the military when three Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruits died after developing medical complications during a routine training exercise at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School (DFRTS) in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County.
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KDF said the incident occurred on January 29, 2026, during a scheduled endurance exercise.
“The recruits developed medical complications while participating in a routine endurance exercise,” the military said.
According to KDF, immediate first aid was administered by on-site medical personnel before the affected recruits were evacuated to Eldoret Regional Hospital for specialised treatment.
However, despite what the military described as “concerted efforts” by medical teams, the three were pronounced dead.
The next of kin have been formally notified, and KDF said it is providing the necessary support and assistance to the bereaved families.
“The Kenya Defence Forces conveys its deepest condolences to the families, loved ones, fellow recruits and colleagues of the deceased during this difficult time,” the statement read.
KDF has launched a thorough investigation in line with established military procedures to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The findings, the military said, will guide any measures required to enhance the safety and welfare of personnel undergoing training.
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