# Just In: Sad scenes As High School Principal Is Found Dead At A Hotel

- Link: https://steshanews.co.ke/just-in-sad-scenes-as-high-school-principal-is-found-dead-at-a-hotel/
- Published: 2026-10-28T12:53:36+00:00
- Author: STESHA

**SOTIK, KENYA** — Shock and grief have engulfed the educational community following
the tragic discovery of Mr. Jonah Nyakoe, the respected Principal of Matongo Boys
High School, who was found dead in a hotel room in Sotik, Bomet County.

The veteran educator had reportedly been missing since Monday, sparking growing 
anxiety among family members, colleagues, and school staff. The search came to a
devastating end at the Ole Chamat Hotel, where hotel attendants discovered his body
hanging near a wardrobe inside one of the guest rooms.

According to preliminary reports from local authorities, officers who processed 
the scene discovered a bottle of pesticide adjacent to the deceased, pointing toward
a suspected case of suicide.

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However, investigators have noted that the exact circumstances leading up to the
tragic incident remain unclear, as no suicide note was immediately reported at the
scene.

Law enforcement officers sealed off the area for forensic documentation before transferring
Mr. Nyakoe’s body to the Kapkatet Mortuary, where a post-mortem examination will
be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.

News of Mr. Nyakoe’s sudden demise sent shockwaves throughout Matongo Boys High 
School, leaving students and staff devastated.

Tributes and condolences have flooded social media from across the country, with
fellow educators, parents, and community leaders remembering him as a dedicated 
school administrator who contributed significantly to the region’s education sector.

Detectives based in Sotik Sub-County have launched a full investigation into his
final movements and interactions to piece together what triggered the heartbreaking
turn of events. School leaders and local leaders have called for calm and privacy
for the grieving family during this difficult period.

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