Tragedy in Mwea as 12-Year-Old Boy Drowns Days Before Baptism

A 12-year-old boy died after drowning in a swimming pool in Ngurubani town, Mwea, Kirinyaga County, on Thursday.

The tragedy occurred just two days before his scheduled baptism.

The boy had been preparing for his baptism at St. Joseph Allamano Wang’uru Catholic Church, with the ceremony set for Saturday.

Police said the incident occurred in a children’s pool at a local facility.

Responders rushed the boy to a nearby private hospital. Doctors pronounced him dead on arrival.

Detectives from Wang’uru Police Station have launched investigations to establish what led to the drowning.

Officers said they will review CCTV footage from the scene and record statements from those present.

Family Devastated by Sudden Loss

Residents who spoke after the incident identified the boy’s mother as Rose Kagendo, who works at a private hospital in Mutithi, located a few kilometres from Ngurubani.

On the day of the tragedy, Kagendo had reportedly taken her son to church earlier in the morning for final baptism preparations before proceeding to work.

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She was later informed of the incident at around 2 p.m. and rushed to the scene, where she found her only child unresponsive.

“I will not see my son again,” she said, overcome with grief.

Investigations Underway

Police have confirmed that investigations are ongoing as officers seek to determine how the incident occurred, particularly given that it took place in a children’s pool.

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Authorities are focusing on gathering all relevant evidence, including surveillance footage and witness accounts, to piece together the sequence of events leading up to the drowning.

The incident has left residents of Ngurubani in shock, with many calling for heightened safety measures in recreational facilities to prevent similar tragedies.

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