Postmortem conducted on Monday Evening, March 3, revealed that Wendu Abetti Oyugi, a form one student at Sacred Heart Mukumu Girls High School, died of gastritis.
According to the pathologist, Titus Ngulungu, the minor's stomach bled due to inflammation.
Explaining the situation, the medical practitioner alleged that the student must have ingested a toxic product.
"After examination of the body, l have formed the opinion that the deceased died because of gastritis. However, l have collected more samples for toxicology tests at the government chemist to ascertain what caused the stomach inflammation," Ngulungu stated.
"She was highly hydrated at the time of her death," added the pathologist.
The deceased mother confirmed the pathologist's report, urging the school administration and the government to fast-track the case.
"Other tests are being taken to Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) for further examination," Wendu's mother emotionally stated.
According to reports, the school administration informed her of Wendu's situation after her condition deteriorated. She was instructed to pick her up on Thursday, March 30.
The 14-year-old form one student was treated for a suspected bacterial infection at a local hospital and discharged.
However, the condition worsened despite receiving medical attention from a local hospital. She died after being rushed to another hospital for further medical attention.
Wendu was among the 28 Mukumu Girls High School students who were rushed to the nearby hospitals.
Regional Education director Jared Obiero on Monday, April 3, confirmed that the school had been closed to stop any further spread of any infection in the institution.
The closure also followed intervention by local leaders led by Kakamega Senator Boniface Khalwale.
