KCSE candidate dies of drinking ethanol after Chemistry practical

A Kenya Certificate Secondary Examinations candidate in Trans-Nzoia County has died after allegedly consuming ethanol.

Job Murambi, 21, a form four student at Meso Mixed Day Secondary in Kiminini Constituency was pronounced dead on arrival at Kiminini cottage hospital where he had been rushed for treatment.

The deceased and three other students reportedly sneaked out of school some chemicals after a chemistry practical.