Kenya police warning after ‘terror drill’ death

Kenya’s police chief has warned universities not to carry out security drills without his approval following the death of a woman on Monday. Esther Kidemba died after apparently jumping from a building during a drill at the private Strathmore University in the capital, Nairobi. Gunshots were fired during the drill, causing panic on the campus. […]

Kenya’s police chief has warned universities not to carry out security drills without his approval following the death of a woman on Monday.
Esther Kidemba died after apparently jumping from a building during a drill at the private Strathmore University in the capital, Nairobi.
Gunshots were fired during the drill, causing panic on the campus.
Strathmore University Vice-Chancellor John Odhiambo said he offered his deepest condolences to the family of Ms Kidemba, who was a staff member, and an “unreserved apology to every student, parent, family, colleague and stakeholder for the unfortunate outcome of the security drill”.