Mukumu Girls Closed Down After Bacterial Infection Kills 2, Over 500 Others Infected
Mukumu Girls High School has been closed indefinitely after two students died and scores more were infected with bacteria from contaminated food and water.
One student is said to be recovering in the intensive care unit.
Jared Obiero, Western Regional Director of Education, confirmed the incident to the media on Monday.
According to Obiero, the decision to suspend school learning came after consultations between the school, the Ministry of Education, and the county government.
In recent weeks, the school has made headlines after a large number of students were hospitalized with vomiting, diarrhea, and dizziness.
In late March, 72 students from the Kakamega County-based school were admitted to the Kakamega County General Hospital, with health officials suspecting a Chole...