A 17-year-old student is receiving medical care at Tenwek Hospital after allegedly being attacked and slashed on the neck by a fellow schoolmate in Kuresoi South, Nakuru County. The incident, which reportedly arose from a disagreement over a romantic relationship, has prompted police investigations, with a second teenager now in custody.
Highlights
- A 17-year-old Form Four student was allegedly attacked with a panga in Kuresoi South.
- The victim sustained serious neck injuries and was taken to Tenwek Hospital.
- Both teenagers reportedly attend Arorwet Comprehensive School.
- A suspected romantic rivalry has been cited as a possible motive.
- Police have arrested the second student as investigations continue.
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Student Hospitalised After Alleged Attack in Kuresoi South
A teenage girl is undergoing treatment at Tenwek Hospital following an alleged assault involving a fellow student in Arorwet Location, Kuresoi South, Nakuru County.
The victim, identified as Tracy Chepng’etich, 17, reportedly suffered deep injuries to her neck after being attacked with a panga.
Arorwet Location Chief Rose Bii said the incident occurred along a road near the teenager’s home, where the alleged attacker is said to have been waiting for her.
According to the administrator, the suspect allegedly confronted Chepng’etich before attacking her, leaving her with injuries that required urgent medical attention.
The teenager was subsequently taken to Tenwek Hospital, where she is receiving treatment.
Alleged Romantic Dispute Under Investigation
Preliminary accounts suggest that tensions over a relationship may have contributed to the confrontation.
The alleged attacker, identified as Mercy Chepkemoi, is also 17 years old. Both girls reportedly attend Arorwet Comprehensive School.
A friend familiar with the two students, who spoke anonymously, claimed the disagreement began after Chepkemoi allegedly learned that a boy she was romantically involved with was also linked to the victim.
However, the suspected love triangle remains an unconfirmed account, and investigators are expected to establish what led to the alleged assault.
The circumstances surrounding the incident, including what happened before the confrontation, remain subject to police inquiries.
Police Arrest Suspect as Investigations Continue
Authorities have arrested Chepkemoi in connection with the incident.
She is currently being held at Kiptagich Police Station as officers investigate the allegations and gather information about the events leading up to the attack.
Investigators are expected to determine the circumstances of the confrontation and establish the appropriate legal action based on the evidence collected.
The case also highlights the importance of addressing conflicts among young people before disagreements escalate into physical violence.
As the investigation continues, the focus remains on the victim’s recovery and ensuring that the circumstances surrounding the incident are properly established.
No disagreement over a relationship should cost someone their safety. When emotions run high, choosing dialogue over violence can make all the difference.
