It’s a sad time for Kenya as more than 14 Kakamega Primary School pupils killed in a stampede late yesterday.
Western Region Police Commander Peris Kimani confirmed the report, saying 20 were treated at the county’s general and referral hospital and discharged.
Reports indicated that the students were running out of class at 5pm when the tragedy occurred.
It was said that some fell from the third floor of the building. Sad!
Responders, including police and personnel from the Kenya Red Cross Society, went to the school to offer emergency services.
Leaders and security chiefs were among those who went to the hospital after receiving reports of the incident.
They included Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya, Lurambi Member of Parliament Titus Khamala and County Commissioner Pauline Dola.
Governor Oparanya visited the patients in their wards but left without addressing the media.
County head of communication Dickson Rayori said Mr Oparanya will address the media Tuesday morning.
Via Twitter, Deputy President William Ruto said: “We are devastated by the tragedy … our prayers, love and thoughts to the families and relatives of the victims of the misfortune.”
It’s a sad situation and here at Malimwengu, we are praying for the bereaved family to find solace during this difficult time.
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