The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination entered its second day on Tuesday but an unfortunate incident was reported at Mitua Girls' Secondary School, Bungoma County after a candidate collapsed and died.
Anne Nakhumicha was preparing to sit for a morning paper when she collapsed.
She was quickly rushed to Mt Elgon Hospital in Kitale but passed away while receiving treatment.
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According to the county's education officer Mr William Kamuguna, Nakhumicha had previously complained that she was unwell.
"The 18-year-old girl had done her Monday exams well despite complaining of feeling unwell.
“She has been ill for some time and it is suspected that she died of a heart attack, " noted Kamuguna.
The county's education boss condoled with the rest of the candidates asking them to remain strong and focus on the remaining papers.
“The death of your colleague will affect you but I want to urge you to put your focus on the remaining papers," he remarked.
In a separate incident, police arrested the principal of a school in Trans Nzoia County after she attempted to open KCSE examination papers before the stipulated time.
Acting Kenya National Exam Council (KNEC) chief executive Mercy Karogo stated that the principal was apprehended as she attempted to open the Chemistry exam papers.
Ms Karogo, however, assured Kenyans that the exam had not leaked.
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