Police have launched investigations after a National Youth Service (NYS) cadet collapsed and died while playing football at village eleven NYS camp in Tana River County.

According to the police report, the incident occurred on May 25, 2024 during NYS games at around 4.50pm.

The deceased, identified as Reagan Akokha, developed difficulties in breathing while playing football, before he collapsed.

He was rushed to Bura Sub County hospital where the doctors pronounced him dead upon arrival.

“That while the deceased Reagan Akokha aged 23 was playing football at village eleven NYS camp at around 1650hrs, he fell down and developed difficulties in breathing.

“He was rushed to Bura Sub-County hospital where the doctor pronounced him dead on arrival,” read part of the police report.

His body was taken to Hola County Referral Hospital mortuary awaiting autopsy.