Alice, a second-year student at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, was laid to rest at her family home in Itibo, Suneka, in Kisii County on Thursday, May 22.
Emotional scenes filled the compound as mourners openly wept while viewing her body for the last time.
Photos shared online showed grieving relatives hugging the coffin and breaking down in tears as the reality of her death sank in.
Photos shared online showed grieving relatives hugging the coffin and breaking down in tears as the reality of her death sank in.
Friends and classmates who travelled from the university also struggled to hold back emotions as they remembered Alice as a hardworking and humble student with a promising future ahead of her.
Alice had reportedly gone missing on May 6 before her body was later discovered in Barkowino Forest in Bondo.
Alice had reportedly gone missing on May 6 before her body was later discovered in Barkowino Forest in Bondo.
The shocking discovery triggered outrage and sadness among students and members of the public, many of whom demanded justice for the slain student.WATCH VIDEO HERE.
According to investigators, a postmortem examination revealed that Alice died from blunt force trauma to the head. Authorities also confirmed that she had been assaulted before her death.
According to investigators, a postmortem examination revealed that Alice died from blunt force trauma to the head. Authorities also confirmed that she had been assaulted before her death.
Police later arrested a suspect believed to have been romantically linked to the university student as investigations into the murder continue.
During the funeral ceremony, many mourners called for swift justice, saying cases of violence against young women and university students have become increasingly worrying in the country.
During the funeral ceremony, many mourners called for swift justice, saying cases of violence against young women and university students have become increasingly worrying in the country.
Several speakers described Alice as a bright young woman whose life was cut short in a painful and cruel manner.
Messages of condolence also flooded social media platforms, with many Kenyans expressing sympathy to the grieving family and the JOOUST fraternity.
Messages of condolence also flooded social media platforms, with many Kenyans expressing sympathy to the grieving family and the JOOUST fraternity.
Some users urged young people to remain cautious in relationships while others called on authorities to strengthen security measures for students.
The tragic death of Alice has continued to spark conversations across the country about the safety of women, especially young female students living away from home while pursuing their education.WATCH VIDEO HERE.
The tragic death of Alice has continued to spark conversations across the country about the safety of women, especially young female students living away from home while pursuing their education.WATCH VIDEO HERE.
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