A class six pupil on Friday evening drowned at a Dam in Musikoma ward, Bungoma County. Elijah Buteyo, a teacher, told the Star that the dam has previously claimed other lives and demanded action be taken. We need action now or we shall open the dam to save our people," he said. Namasanda sub-chief Josephat Khamala warned residents that they will take legal action against parents who allow their children to loiter around the dam. He added that security measures, including fencing of the dam, will be put in place to prevent more deaths.

Source: The Star February 16, 2019 14:26 UTC