The death of Edgar Odongo, the best student in the country in the 2012 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) has left many in shock.

According to his family members, the deceased passed on while undergoing treatment at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital.

He was attacked by unknown assailants.

Edgar graduated last year (2020) from Yale University with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Dan Okech, a brother-in-law said that they only learned about his death from a family friend who found him along the road after the attack.

Below are reactions from Kenyans on the passing of Edgar.

Josephine Owili: People are jealous when others prosper why kill him like this because he had succeeded in his education what do you gain from killing him like this.

So many heartless people out there. Goodness so sad. May his soul rest in peace n may his killers find no peace.

Vero Jac: After all that struggle u end up being killed and mutilated, So sad my husband kept on telling me how cool you was as you were in the same class, I knew you by photos. Rip Tony.

Imelda Marcos: Why kill someone after all that struggle? Go well.

Rateng Nyaluo: Sad news such a young soul my condolences to entire family.

Harrison Otieno: May God wipe away the tears of the family. My heartfelt condolences.

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