Martha Karua Reacts to Death Of Form 4 Student at Njoro Girls High School, Says The Following

Senior Counsel Martha Karua has called on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate the death of a Form 4 candidate who passed away after falling ill at Njoro Girls High School in Nakuru County.

According to reports, the deceased, identified as Brenda Akinyi, passed away on January 30, 2026, after falling ill at school.

Her body was taken to the mortuary, and an autopsy revealed that she died from cerebral malaria, a severe form of malaria that affects the brain.

The school has been closed indefinitely following protests by parents and residents, who are demanding answers and accountability over Brenda's death, noting that this was not the first case.

Another student died in the same school under similar circumstances.

The family is accusing the school of negligence, claiming that Brenda didn't receive timely medical attention.

Millicent Anyango, the mother, alleged that Brenda was forced to stay in school for 3 days without any medication.

She expressed her grief, saying that her daughter was hardworking student who was looking forward to sitting her Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.

Police said an investigation is ongoing.