Amabuko Secondary Food Poisoning: 174 Students Stable, Investigation Ongoing

All 174 students from Amabuko Secondary School who were admitted to various hospitals due to food poisoning complications are now reported to be in stable condition.

Dr. Evans Monda, the Health Director of Masaba South sub-county, confirmed that many of the affected students have been discharged, with only a few remaining under medical care.

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The exact cause of the food poisoning has yet to be established, as medical professionals are currently collecting samples of the food consumed by the students for laboratory examination.

Speaking during a radio interview Today morning, Dr. Monda reassured parents, stating that there is no need for panic.

“Most of them have already returned to school; it is only a few who remain hospitalized due to other health issues,” Dr. Monda remarked.

Reports indicate that 23 students were treated for severe stomach pains at Keroka Sub County Hospital, while an additional 76 were admitted to Gucha Maternity Hospital and 55 to St. Catherine Ichuni Mission Hospital, all displaying similar symptoms.

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20 students in critical condition were transferred to Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital via county ambulances on Monday morning.

While the exact cause of the illness remains unknown, it is suspected to be related to a meal consumed by the students on Sunday night.

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This incident follows a similar outbreak in July, where 163 students of Ikonge Pag girls were admitted to various Nyamira county hospitals due to the consumption of contaminated water.

This trend has raised questions and concerns among stakeholders in the education sector, particularly parents, regarding the safety of the food and water supplied to students in schools.