Old Child Drowns in School Swimming Pool
A three-year-old boy drowned at a school swimming pool in Mombasa, Kenya, prompting his family to demand justice and accountability. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the facility's safety standards following reports of similar tragic incidents in the region.
Why it matters
The incident highlights critical gaps in public safety regulations and oversight for recreational facilities during peak holiday periods.
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Nancy Odindo is a current affairs writer at Tuko.co.ke (joined in 2023). She has one year of experience in print and more than five years in digital media.
A family in Mombasa's Mvita sub-county is demanding justice after their three-year-old son drowned at a school swimming pool on Friday, July 31, raising fresh concerns about safety standards at public leisure facilities along the coast.
A Mombasa family seeks justice after a three-year-old child died in a swimming pool. Photo: Citizen TV. Source: Facebook The family of Abdi Naseer Abahaj arrived at the Mvita Comprehensive School swimming pool at around 4pm to mark the end of the school term. Approximately one hour later, the toddler drowned in the pool. Rescue attempts were unsuccessful.
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