Detectives are
investigating an incident in which the bodies of two university students were
found in a dam after a suspected drowning incident in Juja, Kiambu County.
The incident happened during a fun day out at a popular 'park and chill' spot off Thika Road in the Mugutha area of Juja sub-county.
The victims are students from the nearby Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture Technology, police said after retrieving their bodies on Sunday, March 2.
The area, known for its scenic dam and loved by outdoor enthusiasts, is considered particularly dangerous, officials said.
This is because motorists often park on a slope overlooking the water to enable them to have a good view.
Police added that investigations are ongoing to establish how the drowning happened.
Kiambu police boss Doris Kimeli said the victims were two male students aged 21 and 22 who were out for a fun day of swimming at the dam.
The bodies were retrieved from the dam by Kiambu County divers on Sunday, March 2 and moved to the General Kago Funeral Home.
Police warned those venturing there for fun to be cautious as it was not the first time such a tragedy happens at the water.
The recreational site gained media attention in January 2023 when a man and a woman died after their car plunged into the dam.
According to local residents, the couple had been enjoying themselves near the dam when tragedy struck.
Empty alcohol bottles scattered along the banks of the dam suggest the area is a popular partying spot, often frequented by revelers.
After the 2023 drowning incident, the area was fenced off, and a restaurant and bar were set up inside.
Motorists would be charged some Sh100 to access the area, which also provided Wi-Fi to revelers.
This has attracted many to the site. Police said they are investigating the latest incident.
Detectives were Monday expected at the site as part of the probe into the same.
They want to establish if there were measures put in place to ensure the safety of those visiting the site.
