A 14-year-old KCPE candidate at Girgir boarding primary in Samburu east died while she was allegedly trying to commit an abortion.
The pupil is said to have sat for her first and second day exams without any visible complications.
The girl was found by the school matron bleeding heavily at the schools dormitory.
Samburu county police commander, Francis Kumut said that the girl was complaining of severe stomach ache when was rushed to Archers post dispensary.
Samburu County Director of Education James Nyaga said that was the only unfortunate incident in the county all through the three day examinations period.
Speaking during the receiving of final Kenya Certificate of Primary Education papers from Headteachers at the Samburu County Commissioner's compound, Nyaga said the exercise has been successful throughout the county.
"Apart from only that one unfortunate incident, the exercise has been successful, from Samburu North to East," Said Nyaga.
Police have launched investigations into what might have transpired.
"We received reports that the pupil was found bleeding heavily at the school's dormitory by her matron, she was complaining of sharp stomach pains and was immediately taken to Archers Post Dispensary." Kumut noted.
The girl was later transferred to Wamba Mission Hospital and passed on at around 11pm on Wednesday.
The body of the girl is at the Wamba Mission Hospital Mortuary.