- Joseph Kihato, the headmaster of Gilgil Hills Academy, where the little boy was found dead, has described what happened following the public outcry
- The headmaster emphasized that the school provided solid information that matched the report of the state medical examiner who conducted the autopsy
- He also noted that the school tried to save the three-year-old child and rushed him to the hospital, but their efforts were unsuccessful.
The principal of the school where a little boy was found dead in a pond in the county of Nakuru has broken the silence about the student’s death.
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The death of Faiz Faraji, a three-year-old child, caused great sadness across the country and sparked anger among many Kenyans.
Joseph Kihato consoles the Faraji family
Faraji was found dead in the pool after being lost for a few hours, despite the school administration’s efforts to save him.
Joseph Kihato, principal of Gilgil Hills Academy, issued a statement on behalf of the school following the tragic incident.
“I am here to express, on behalf of the board of directors, management staff, and the entire school community, our sincere condolences to Faiz Faraji’s family, his parents, friends and neighbors. Faraji was a student in our school’s play group, and he was three years old. We feel the pain of his sudden death.
When the incident happened, we did everything we could to try to get him back to normal. Later we took him to Gilgil Sub-County Hospital, but for luck bad we lost him,” he said.
Kihato explains the impact of Faraji in school
Kihato said the school is committed to conducting a full investigation of the incident and will cooperate with the relevant authorities to determine what happened.
He emphasized that the school will stand with the family during this difficult time as they mourn the little boy.
“Although he had not been with us for a long time, he had already left a mark. He was known and loved by his classmates and other children in the early part of primary education. Everyone here is very affected. Please know that your tragedy is our tragedy. We will support the family in any way we can and cooperate to ensure that this matter reaches a conclusion.
I cannot share many details at this time as we have already submitted information to the authorities investigating this incident. However, the child was found in the water in one of the fish ponds within the school premises after a search was conducted in the school premises,” he added.
Kenyans responded after Kihato’s speech
People on social media flocked to the comment section to express mixed opinions following his statement on the sensitive issue.
annielewa4752: “If it’s drowning, that’s negligence. Parents should no longer trust schools and their children.”
BiancaGrace-i7n: “It hurts. Stop sacrificing people’s children, sacrifice your children. Shame on the highest level of negligence.”
wambuiwanjiku7181: “Poor management. The autopsy shows that there is no water in the child’s body… we need the truth.”
Mwanaidi Nguluma: “I’m sorry to the family. There are hidden secrets here… these people should be read to Albadiri, all those involved in the death of baby Faiz. It hurts so much to lose a child in an incomprehensible environment.”
Protests broke out in Gilgil following Faraji’s death
On another occasion, protests broke out in Gilgil following the controversial death of Faiz Farajiwhile residents want justice and answers.
There was conflicting information between the autopsy report and the initial communication from the school, adding to the anguish of the family and residents.
They wanted accountability and transparency, asking the government to intervene to help bring solutions and comfort to the sick family.
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