- The Kiswahili paper at Makande Girls Secondary School was abruptly halted on Thursday after a gas leak caused panic and led to eight students fainting
- Five of the students were rushed to Makadara General Hospital for treatment, but are reportedly in stable condition, while the remaining candidates were moved to a nearby school to finish their exams
- Investigations are underway, with authorities suspecting nearby businesses may be responsible for the hazardous gas leak.
A gas leak at Makande Girls Secondary School in Mombasa on Thursday morning led to chaos during the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams, with eight students fainting and several rushed to the hospital.
The incident, which occurred as the candidates were sitting for their Kiswahili exam, forced authorities to temporarily halt the exam as the gas leak spread throughout the examination hall.
Five of the affected students are still receiving treatment at Makadara General Hospital, though their condition has been described as stable.
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The leak, which engulfed a large part of the school compound, raised immediate concerns about its source.
Initial investigations suggest that nearby businesses may be responsible, with reports indicating that waste disposal activities around the school could have led to the hazardous fumes.
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While most of the 90 candidates were moved to a nearby examination center at Makande Boys Secondary School to continue their exam, the five students still in the hospital are expected to sit for their missed paper later in the day.
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This latest incident has intensified fears surrounding the safety of students during the KCSE exams, following a series of tragedies reported across the country in recent days.
Authorities have assured parents that steps are being taken to ensure the safety of all students, with the affected area now secured and ongoing investigations into the gas leak.
