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Top 2013 KCSE student Norah Borus found dead in US
Sunday June 16 2019
Norah Borus’ body was found at her residence in Stanford University on Friday.



Norah Jelagat Borus, dead, Stanford University, dead

By ERIC MATARA

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IN SUMMARY

Ms Borus, who emerged fourth nationally, was a former Precious Blood Riruta Girls High School student.
University President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and provost Persis Drell also confirmed the death.
Jelagat, who sat for her KCSE in Precious Blood Riruta, emerged the best girl in Nairobi County in the 2013 KCSE results.




DEAD In USA: Top 2013 KCSE student Norah Borus found dead in U
A top 2013 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) student Norah Jelagat Borus, was on Friday found dead at her residence in Stanford University in the United States of America.

Family spokesperson Mr Joseph Maswan confirmed the death, saying some family members led by her father had travelled to the US to establish the circumstances surrounding her death.

SHOCKING NEWS

“Yes it is true the family has received the shocking news, but her father and some family members have travelled to the US to establish how she died,” said Mr Maswan.

Mr Maswan however, said he could not talk more about the death, until the family understands what exactly happened.

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University President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and provost Persis Drell also confirmed the death. Jelagat has been studying in the US.

Jelagat, who sat for her KCSE in Precious Blood Riruta, emerged the best girl in Nairobi County in the 2013 KCSE results.

SAFETY THREAT

Jelagat’s death is the fourth reported in Stanford since last February, according to the university’s Student Affairs leader.

The cause of her death has not been established, but police in the US said they have launched investigations to establish the cause of her death.

“There is no safety threat to the campus community. Investigations have commenced to establish circumstances surrounding her death,” said the police in a statement.