Alice Riang’a, a second-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Education in Science (Mathematics and Chemistry), had been missing for several days before the heartbreaking discovery.
According to initial reports, she was last seen alive shortly before her phone went off, sparking concern among her classmates and family members.
Her disappearance triggered an emotional search effort involving relatives, friends, and fellow students who circulated messages widely in hopes of tracing her whereabouts.
The anxiety turned into devastation when authorities confirmed that her body had been discovered dumped in a forested area in Barkowino, Bondo, within Siaya County.
The discovery sent shockwaves across the university community and beyond. Students at JOOUST staged peaceful demonstrations demanding justice and swift action from law enforcement agencies, reflecting growing concern over student safety in and around campuses.
University officials later confirmed that police had arrested a suspect linked to the incident, with investigations actively underway.
Authorities indicated that the suspect was cooperating with detectives as they worked to establish the circumstances surrounding the death.
Police in Kisumu County and Siaya have since intensified investigations, urging calm as they piece together the events leading to the tragedy.
The incident has reignited public debate on rising cases of violence affecting young people, especially university students, with many calling for stronger security measures and mental safety awareness within institutions.
As the JOOUST community mourns, tributes continue to pour in for Alice, described by friends as hardworking, humble, and full of potential.
Her death leaves not only a painful void but also urgent questions that investigators are now under pressure to answer.
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