Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology student killed in fishing expedition

Siaya. Student dies in lake boat tragedy

A fishing adventure turned tragic after a university student died when a boat they were in capsized at Nyaudenge beach in Lake Victoria on Tuesday night. The second-year student at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Felix Abonyo, was in the company of his friend, Duncan Odhiambo, when the midnight disaster occurred.

A sombre mood engulfed the usually busy beach as a search for the student's body was mounted. According to Odhiambo, who survived the tragedy, trouble began after the boat started leaking.