A 19-year-old student from Nyalenda Mixed High School died yesterday after drowning in Lake Victoria. The student was with classmates attending the Homa Bay County Music Festival in Mbita. The incident occurred during a school trip to the festival, according to police reports filed at Mbita Police Station. Authorities have not released further details regarding the circumstances of the drowning. The student was a Form Four student, equivalent to the 11th grade in many education systems. This incident marks a tragic loss for the school and the student’s family, and raises questions about safety precautions during school excursions. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact sequence of events.