A tragic incident has left a family in grief after a 20 year old university student drowned at Tsavo Inn during a birthday celebration. The victim, identified as Ben Maxwell Ombui, was a student at Lukenya University who had gone to the hotel with friends to mark his special day.
According to the family, what was meant to be a joyful occasion quickly turned into a heartbreaking event. Ombui lost his life in unclear circumstances while swimming at the hotel facility. His loved ones now want clear answers regarding how the tragedy unfolded and whether proper safety measures were in place to prevent it.
Family members also raised concerns over how the hotel management handled the situation. They allege that the body of the deceased was taken to the mortuary using a private vehicle belonging to the hotel owner instead of waiting for police officers to arrive at the scene. This, they believe, denied them an opportunity for immediate investigations and left many questions unanswered.
An autopsy conducted on the body has already established the cause of death as drowning. However, Ombui’s family maintains that the report alone does not give a complete picture of what happened. They insist that accountability must be established and that the hotel should explain its role and actions following the tragedy.
The incident has also raised wider concerns about the safety of guests in local hotels, particularly those offering swimming pools and recreational services. Many believe that stronger regulations and supervision are necessary to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
As the grieving family continues to seek justice, the hotel management has remained silent on the matter. No official statement has been issued, leaving relatives and the public eager for answers. The silence has only deepened suspicions and increased the family’s pain.
The case is now under investigation, and the family is urging authorities to ensure that those responsible are held accountable. To them, seeking justice for their son is not only about closure but also about preventing another family from going through the same sorrow.
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