An electric fault in students’ Hostel D at Moi University Main Campus at 5:40 am on Wednesday March 23, 2016 caused panic among students, prompting some to jump through the windows.
The incident occurred due to tapping of electricity by students from one room to another, causing an explosion in the process.
Students in the neighbouring Hostel G, unaware of the electric fault, thought the University had been attacked after one student shouted, “Al-Shabaab”, raising fear among the rest of the students.
In fear, the students jumped through the windows to save their dear lives.