[File, Standard]A police recruit undergoing training at the General Service Unit (GSU) Field Campus in Magadi has died after collapsing during a training exercise. According to authorities, the recruit, identified as Cheme Chombo Cheme, developed sudden unconsciousness while undertaking a recruit training course. The incident comes just days after the death of three recruits at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School (DFRTS) in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. In a statement, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) said the incident occurred on Thursday, January 29, 2026, during a routine endurance exercise that forms part of the recruits’ training programme. “KDF is deeply saddened to announce the tragic loss of three recruits during a scheduled training activity at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School,” the statement read.

Source: Standard Digital February 01, 2026 14:48 UTC