Two Moi University students drown in abandoned quarry

Two Moi University students drown while swimming in a abandoned water-filled quarry.

Two students from Moi University in Eldoret have been reported dead after drowning in a open quarry near the university in the Kesses area of Uasin Gishu County.

Reports indicate the two young men were swimming before the tragic Monday afternoon incident.

Confirming the incident, the police chief in the Kesses area, Charles Chacha, stated that the bodies of the two have been recovered and moved to the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Eldoret mortuary.

How Ruto Mt Kenya allies are planning comeback after Gachagua impeachment

Government issues new directive to all chiefs

US unveils American Corner Mtaani for young innovators in Kenya

Ruto lauds the Supreme Court as faithful custodian of the Constitution

Judiciary appeals to Ruto for new Supreme Court building

Starlink suspends new subscriptions in Nairobi and surrounding counties

He said the two male students were alone at the time of the incident at the quarry located just next to the college.

“We are investigating the incident and will give full details later,” said Chacha.

The university is expected to be reopened on Friday after a one-month closure due to a strike by workers.

The deceased students are from within the location of the university.

Also read,

Kalonzo hints at ditching Azimio to form new coalition