Government Pathologist Dr Titus Ngulungu has ruled out foul play in the death of a Grade Eight pupil who collapsed and died in Nakuru on Monday, February 24, 2026.
The learner, Moses Joseph Onyoni of Moi Primary and Junior School, collapsed within Nakuru town in circumstances that initially raised concern among relatives and members of the public.
Speaking outside the mortuary at Nakuru Level 5 Hospital after conducting a postmortem, Dr Ngulungu said the autopsy showed no major trauma or evidence of violent assault on the minor.
He explained that the only visible external injury was a minor swelling on the forehead, which he noted was likely sustained when the boy fell after collapsing.
According to the government pathologist, internal examination pointed to circulatory failure, a condition where the heart and blood vessels fail to supply enough blood to the body’s vital organs.
However, he emphasised that the exact cause of the circulatory failure could not be immediately established during the postmortem.
Samples have been taken for further laboratory analysis, including histology and toxicology tests, to help determine whether an underlying heart condition, rhythm disturbance or another medical factor may have triggered the sudden collapse.
Dr Ngulungu urged the public to remain calm and avoid speculation as investigations continue, noting that definitive conclusions will only be made once laboratory results are complete.
Relatives, friends and representatives from the school were present during the briefing, visibly shaken as they awaited answers over the sudden loss of the young learner.
The death of the pupil has sparked grief within the school community, with teachers and fellow pupils struggling to come to terms with the tragedy.
Authorities have indicated that once the specialised tests are concluded, a comprehensive report will be released to the family and relevant agencies.
For now, the focus remains on establishing the precise medical cause of death and offering support to the grieving family as they prepare to lay the pupil to rest.
