A KCPE candidate in Migori has taken his own life after failing by a whisker to become position one in a school exam. [PHOTO/nigerianmonitor.com]
A KCPE candidate in Homa Bay has committed suicide.
Clinton Ojunga took his life on grounds that he failed to clinch position one after he was beaten by a single mark.
According to the Star, the Olodo Primary School pupil committed the act in the school compound on Saturday using a sisal rope.
He had scored 372 marks to come second to the winner who scored 373 in their internal exam set after schools reopening for the current term.
School head teacher Mr Elisha Nyandege said he was informed of the unfortunate incident by the watchman at the school.
"The boy wrote on a classroom blackboard that he was disappointed with his performance," he said.
He had written: "Congratulations to all my teachers, who have been teaching me since I joined this school."
"It is not my fault to bid you goodbye but because of unavoidable circumstances, it is forcing me to do so."
"It is useless to live without peace according to my gradual poor performance. To all candidates, best wishes in your exams. We shall meet again."