RIP: Shock as Schoolgirl Dies at Kisii Lodge, Attendant Arrested by Police

Residents were left shocked after a 14-year-old girl died after drowning in a swimming pool at a Kisii lodge, prompting police to launch investigations and arrest a pool attendant.

The tragic incident occurred at about 2.40 pm on Sunday at Sameta Lodge along the Kisii-Kilgoris Road in Gucha Sub-county.

The teenager had reportedly visited the facility with relatives before the incident unfolded. According to police, one of her relatives noticed that the girl had suddenly disappeared while they were swimming.

After searching around the pool, she found the teenager lying unconscious at the bottom of the six-foot-deep swimming pool.

The relative immediately raised the alarm, prompting the pool attendant to dive into the water and pull the girl out. The attendant administered first aid before rushing her to Lenmek Hospital for emergency treatment.

Due to the seriousness of her condition, the girl was later referred to Gucha Sub County Hospital, where doctors pronounced her dead on arrival.

Police officers visited the scene and documented evidence as investigations into the incident began.

The girl's body was moved to the mortuary pending a postmortem examination.

The pool attendant was arrested to assist detectives as authorities seek to establish the exact circumstances that led to the drowning.

Investigators are also examining whether any negligence or failure to observe safety measures contributed to the tragedy.

The incident has left residents mourning the young girl's death while raising fresh concerns about safety standards at recreational facilities. Police say investigations are ongoing.