The body of a missing deputy principal from Bomet County has been recovered from River Itare in the Koiwa location, sparking investigations into the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death. The 49-year-old teacher, identified as Edward Too, served as the Deputy Principal of Kapkilaibei Secondary School in Kimulot Ward.
According to police reports, Too had been missing since Saturday, October 18, 2025. His wife, Sarah Too, filed a missing person report two days later at the Konoin Police Station. On Tuesday, October 21, the local area chief reported the discovery of a body floating in River Itare near a bridge, approximately eight kilometers east of the station.
Police officers and investigators from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Konoin visited the scene, where the body was retrieved and documented. Preliminary observations revealed no visible injuries, suggesting that the cause of death was not immediately apparent. The body was transferred to Kapkatet Sub-County Hospital mortuary for preservation, pending a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
The discovery has left the teaching community in Bomet in shock and mourning. Colleagues and friends described Too as a humble, dedicated, and selfless educator who was deeply committed to his students and the profession. His sudden death is seen as a major loss to both the school and the larger education fraternity in the county.
Teachers across Bomet have expressed concern over the rising number of similar incidents, linking them to mental health challenges and work-related stress. Many have called for urgent interventions to support teachers struggling silently with emotional or psychological issues.
Education stakeholders have emphasized the need for mental health awareness within schools and education institutions. They have urged the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) and the Ministry of Education to establish mental health support desks in every sub-county to provide counselling and professional help to teachers in distress.
Too’s death has reignited conversations around the wellbeing of educators, with calls for collective efforts to promote open discussions about stress, depression, and emotional health. His colleagues have vowed to honor his memory by advocating for a more supportive environment for teachers across the region.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident to establish whether foul play was involved or if the death was accidental.
