Controversy surrounds the death of a National Youth Service (NYS) recruit whose body was found in a dam near the training school under unclear circumstances.
The body of 25-year-old Kevin Majimbo was found floating in the dam near Karati trading centre a few kilometres from the NYS college.
Police launched an investigation after conflicting information over the death with NYS staff alleging that he slipped and fell in the dam while on his way back to the college after a night out.
A witness stated that the recruit was stationed in a camp located near the training college when the incident occurred.
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The witness claimed that the guards on duty spotted the trainee who had sneaked out returning to the camp and challenged him to stop but he fled.
“The guards claim that they came to learn of the drowning in the morning after searching for the fleeing recruit in vain,” the witness stated.
Naivasha OCPD Samuel Waweru confirmed the incident adding that an inquest file had been opened though initial investigations pointed to drowning.
“The guards claim that the deceased slipped and fell into a dam but we have launched our own investigations following the incident,” Waweru stated.
Police moved in and with the help of NYS officers, managed to drain the dam before the body was recovered.
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The youth service which is currently locked in a financial scandal promised to support the police in the ongoing investigations and ensure the safety of the recruits who reside in the institution.
