A form three student at Kiproroget secondary school has died after allegedly throwing himself into a dam and drowning in Chepalungu, Bomet County.

According to the police, the student, a day scholar, may have intentionally thrown himself into a swollen dam in the area, leading to his death.

The student had reportedly been sent home to collect school fees, only for his body to be found floating in the dam moments after arriving home.

Confirming the incident, Chepalungu police chief Phanton Analo said members of the public discovered the body.

“Our officers were informed by members of the public who happened to have been passing near the dam and saw the body floating,” said Analo.

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The body has been moved to Longisa Hospital mortuary.