Chemase Student Autopsy Fails to Show Cause of Death
Kelvin Kiptanui, a 16-year-old student at Chemase Secondary School, died at Nandi-Hills hospital after allegedly receiving corporal punishment at school.
An autopsy was conducted on his body to determine the cause of death, but according to government pathologist Dr. Simon Omuok, further analysis is needed to establish the true cause of death.
Dr. Omuok noted that most of the organs needed to be investigated in detail to end suspicions, and samples had been removed for analysis.
During the four-hour postmortem, attended by Kiptanui’s family members, school representatives, and police, Dr. Omuok handed over his findings to the county criminal investigation officer for action. However, he refused to make his findings public, stating that he had agreed with the family representatives to leave the matter with the DCI.
Kiptanui fell ill after allegedly receiving 22 strokes of the cane from two teachers, who caught him cheating in a physics quiz along with a classmate. The two teachers now face the wrath of the Teachers’ Service Commission.
The family spokesperson, Charles Kirong, stated that they were cautioned against amplifying the case, as it could prejudice the investigation. The family has been allowed to proceed with the preparation of the burial, while investigations and action continue.
In conclusion, an autopsy was conducted on the body of Kelvin Kiptanui, a 16-year-old student who died after allegedly receiving corporal punishment at school.
The government pathologist, Dr. Simon Omuok, noted that further analysis is needed to establish the true cause of death, and he handed over his findings to the county criminal investigation officer for action.
The family has been cautioned against amplifying the case, and the two teachers who allegedly administered the corporal punishment now face the wrath of the Teachers’ Service Commission.
Chemase Student Autopsy Fails to Show Cause of Death