Police launch probe into death of 15-year-old boy at school

A 15-year-old boy has died suddenly while playing at a school in Homa Bay County. Local police have initiated an investigation to determine the circumstances of his death. He was rushed to a hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.

In a shocking incident, a 15-year-old boy collapsed and died while playing on the field at his school, Saye Mixes Secondary School in Rachuonyo, Homa Bay County. According to police reports, the boy was quickly rushed to a nearby hospital, but doctors pronounced him dead upon arrival. Authorities in the county have confirmed that there are no reports indicating the boy had any prior medical conditions. Security agencies stated that the boy's body has been transferred to a mortuary pending an autopsy. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) will probe deeply to uncover the exact circumstances leading to this sudden death. This event echoes other cases of unexpected deaths in the country, though no prior health details about the boy were mentioned. The investigation is ongoing, and the public awaits an official report from the authorities. Homa Bay County has seen several sudden death cases, but this probe may shed more light on potential patterns.

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