Student dies after drinking methanol

A Form Three student at Kolowa Secondary School in Tiaty died while three others are admitted to hospital after developing health complications caused by drinking methanol.

The students, two Form Threes and one Form Four, were admitted to Mercy Mission Hospital in Eldama Ravine sub-county Thursday morning.

A clinical officer, James Orodi, said the student who died was in a critical condition when he was brought in. The learners had severe dehydration, diarrhea, vomiting, blurred vision and severe abdominal pain.

School principal Zakayo Domokong said the students stole the methanol from the school laboratory.

A total of 10 students drunk the chemical.