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The Samoei Boys Secondary School community is in mourning following the death of a learner Saturday evening, May 24.

The deceased, a Form 4 student, was in the field with his teammates training for an oncoming rugby match on Sunday, May 25, when lightning struck.

Reports indicate the 17-year-old died on the spot.

Nandi East OCPD Leariwallah Jeremiah confirmed the tragedy.

Police showed up at the scene and left with the body, which they ferried to the morgue.