Fatal dive: The tragedy of minors drowning in pairs

Daniel Njoroge, the father of Abigael and Angela, who died in a pool of water at a construction site in Kinoo. [George Njunge, Standard]

A series of misfortune that has been hitting families in Kiambu is as mysterious as it is perplexing. In less than two months, eight children have drowned, all in pairs.

It all started on June 29. On the fateful day, residents of Kirenga village in Kiambu woke up to the shocking news that two students, Brian Kiiru and Brian Gathinji, had drowned during a swimming expedition. Incidentally, the bosom friends wanted to save yet another friend who was drowning.