Advertisement The East African News East Africa Parents mourn Kenyan pupils killed in stampede Tuesday February 04 2020 Some of the parents of pupils who died in a stampede at Kakamega Primary School, western Kenya, at the Kakamega County Teaching and Referral Hospital mortuary on February 4, 2020 where they had gone to identify their children's bodies. PHOTO | ISAAC WALE | NATION MEDIA GROUP Summary Grieving parents of the pupils who died during the stampede gathered at the Kakamega County Teaching and Referral Hospital.Earlier, the parents had been barred from accessing the school compound and waited anxiously outside the gate.They were later asked to register with their children's class teachers. Advertisement By Caroline Wafula More by this Author Kakamega,Some pupils who survived the stampede at Kakamega Primary School, western Kenya, have claimed that a teacher was chasing them to leave the institution after classes in the evening.However, there has not been an official explanation yet on the cause of the Monday stampede that claimed the lives of 14 learners and left many in shock.Grieving parents of the pupils who died during the stampede on Tuesday morning gathered at the Kakamega County Teaching and Referral Hospital mortuary to identify their bodies.ANXIOUS PARENTSAt the same time, other anxious parents camped at the school from early Tuesday following the Monday evening tragedy. Advertisement Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha, Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang and Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya arrived at the school Tuesday morning to assess the situation.Also present was Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala, former Kakamega senator Dr Boni Khalwale and Government Spokesman Cyrus Oguna.The leaders went into a meeting with senior county security and education officers and the school’s management.Pupils and their parents were also assembled in the school waiting to be addressed by education officials and other leaders.Earlier, the parents had been barred from accessing the school compound and waited anxiously outside the gate.They were later asked to register with their children's class teachers. Advertisement In the headlines Botswana rejects UK migrants deal proposal To date, Rwanda is the only African country that has agreed to the UK’s proposals. Zimbabwe president reshuffles cabinet President Mnangagwa reshuffled his cabinet, eight months after he appointed a new cabinet following his re-election in August 2023. SA extends army deployment in Mozambique, DRCWorld Bank suspends Tanzania tourism projectSomalia PM: We’ve lifted barriers to foreign investmentUnderwater: Kenyans in agony amid heavy floodsHas Chad election outcome been set already?
Advertisement The East African News East Africa Parents mourn Kenyan pupils killed in stampede Tuesday February 04 2020 Some of the parents of pupils who died in a stampede at Kakamega Primary School, western Kenya, at the Kakamega County Teaching and Referral Hospital mortuary on February 4, 2020 where they had gone to identify their children's bodies. PHOTO | ISAAC WALE | NATION MEDIA GROUP Summary Grieving parents of the pupils who died during the stampede gathered at the Kakamega County Teaching and Referral Hospital.Earlier, the parents had been barred from accessing the school compound and waited anxiously outside the gate.They were later asked to register with their children's class teachers. Advertisement By Caroline Wafula More by this Author Kakamega,Some pupils who survived the stampede at Kakamega Primary School, western Kenya, have claimed that a teacher was chasing them to leave the institution after classes in the evening.However, there has not been an official explanation yet on the cause of the Monday stampede that claimed the lives of 14 learners and left many in shock.Grieving parents of the pupils who died during the stampede on Tuesday morning gathered at the Kakamega County Teaching and Referral Hospital mortuary to identify their bodies.ANXIOUS PARENTSAt the same time, other anxious parents camped at the school from early Tuesday following the Monday evening tragedy. Advertisement Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha, Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang and Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya arrived at the school Tuesday morning to assess the situation.Also present was Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala, former Kakamega senator Dr Boni Khalwale and Government Spokesman Cyrus Oguna.The leaders went into a meeting with senior county security and education officers and the school’s management.Pupils and their parents were also assembled in the school waiting to be addressed by education officials and other leaders.Earlier, the parents had been barred from accessing the school compound and waited anxiously outside the gate.They were later asked to register with their children's class teachers. Advertisement In the headlines Botswana rejects UK migrants deal proposal To date, Rwanda is the only African country that has agreed to the UK’s proposals. Zimbabwe president reshuffles cabinet President Mnangagwa reshuffled his cabinet, eight months after he appointed a new cabinet following his re-election in August 2023. SA extends army deployment in Mozambique, DRCWorld Bank suspends Tanzania tourism projectSomalia PM: We’ve lifted barriers to foreign investmentUnderwater: Kenyans in agony amid heavy floodsHas Chad election outcome been set already?
Summary Grieving parents of the pupils who died during the stampede gathered at the Kakamega County Teaching and Referral Hospital.Earlier, the parents had been barred from accessing the school compound and waited anxiously outside the gate.They were later asked to register with their children's class teachers. Advertisement By Caroline Wafula More by this Author Kakamega,Some pupils who survived the stampede at Kakamega Primary School, western Kenya, have claimed that a teacher was chasing them to leave the institution after classes in the evening.However, there has not been an official explanation yet on the cause of the Monday stampede that claimed the lives of 14 learners and left many in shock.Grieving parents of the pupils who died during the stampede on Tuesday morning gathered at the Kakamega County Teaching and Referral Hospital mortuary to identify their bodies.ANXIOUS PARENTSAt the same time, other anxious parents camped at the school from early Tuesday following the Monday evening tragedy. Advertisement Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha, Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang and Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya arrived at the school Tuesday morning to assess the situation.Also present was Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala, former Kakamega senator Dr Boni Khalwale and Government Spokesman Cyrus Oguna.The leaders went into a meeting with senior county security and education officers and the school’s management.Pupils and their parents were also assembled in the school waiting to be addressed by education officials and other leaders.Earlier, the parents had been barred from accessing the school compound and waited anxiously outside the gate.They were later asked to register with their children's class teachers.
Botswana rejects UK migrants deal proposal To date, Rwanda is the only African country that has agreed to the UK’s proposals. Zimbabwe president reshuffles cabinet President Mnangagwa reshuffled his cabinet, eight months after he appointed a new cabinet following his re-election in August 2023. SA extends army deployment in Mozambique, DRCWorld Bank suspends Tanzania tourism projectSomalia PM: We’ve lifted barriers to foreign investmentUnderwater: Kenyans in agony amid heavy floodsHas Chad election outcome been set already?