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Makueni: A 20-year-old student from Lukenya University has tragically drowned while swimming at Tsavo Inn in Mtito Andei during his birthday celebration.

Ben Maxwell Ombui, an education student and the last-born in his family, had reportedly paid for food and swimming services before accessing the facility.

According to family spokesperson Emmanuel Mwangi, the hotel owner did not notify authorities but instead transported the body to a hospital in his personal vehicle.

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Upon arrival, medical staff confirmed that Maxwell had already died.

The family has called on police and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to take swift action.

The family, based in Bobasi Constituency, expressed frustration over the lack of communication from the hotel and questioned the absence of lifeguards at the swimming area.

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However, an autopsy conducted at the Mtito Andei morgue revealed that the cause of death was drowning.

Source: TUKO.co.ke