Eugene Wamalwa Mourns Youth Named After Him
The leader of the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K), Eugene Wamalwa, has shared his heartfelt condolences following the tragic death of a university student who collapsed during a Kenya Defence Forces recruitment event in Bungoma County.
In a brief statement released on Thursday, October 23, Wamalwa expressed his sorrow to the family of the young man, who shared his name, as well as to the community of Kabuchai.
“It is with great sadness that I have learned about the passing of a young man who was named after me, who collapsed and died during the ongoing KDF recruitment in Kabuchai, Bungoma County,” the statement said.
“My deepest condolences to Eugene Wamalwa’s family, Hon Kalasinger Majimbo, and the People of Kabuchai and Bungoma County for this tragic loss. May his soul rest in eternal peace.”
The 22-year-old Masinde Muliro University student collapsed on Wednesday during the physical fitness test at the KDF recruitment exercise in Chwele, Bungoma County.
Bungoma Central Sub-County Police Commander David Saina confirmed that the young man fainted during the physical exercise stage and was rushed to Chwele Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival around noon.
“The recruit fainted during the physical exercise stage and was confirmed dead on arrival at the hospital at about noon. His body has been taken to the Bungoma Referral Hospital mortuary,” Saina stated.
Lieutenant Colonel Eliud Yegon, who is in charge of the recruitment exercise, encouraged hopeful military recruits to steer clear of drugs and to prepare thoroughly for the challenging recruitment process.
Yegon also pointed out that many young individuals who attended the exercise encountered issues because their names didn’t match up on their documents, which made the verification process a bit tricky.
“We have several cases where the recruits’ names per their birth certificates do not match what is on their academic certificates,” Yegon said.
The Kenya Defence Forces is conducting recruitment exercises throughout October to fill various positions, including General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets, Specialist Officers, Tradesmen/women, and other specialized roles.
Eugene Wamalwa Mourns Youth Named After Him
