×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands Daily
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Another boy dies after cut goes awry

And another teen is undergoing treatment at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret as shocking cases of initiation gone wrong rise.

Chief Francis Chumba of Kitany, Elgeyo Marakwet, said the deceased Kevin Kipkosgei, 16, was among nine boys who underwent the traditional initiation rites on November 10. He then fell ill.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in