Bee swarm injures 16 students during school trip at Lake Baringo.

On July 3, 2026, 16 students were hospitalized following a bee swarm attack during a school trip at Kambi Samaki in Baringo North. The group, consisting of 174 pupils, eight teachers, and five drivers from CITAM Woodley Primary School in Nairobi, was visiting Lake Baringo when the incident occurred. The Kenya Red Cross reported that 16 students were stung, with five experiencing severe reactions that necessitated immediate medical care.

Emergency teams from the Kenya Red Cross, along with local and national officials, quickly responded to assist the affected students. Most of those injured received treatment and were later discharged from a health facility in Marigat Town. By 9 PM, the Red Cross confirmed that all patients were in stable condition.