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Fatal dive: The tragedy of minors drowning in pairs

John Njenga, 13, and Kevin Kariuki, 10, died in Manguo swamp

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.

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