Photos of the week: From Hillside Academy tragedy, tycoon Patel burial to Ruto's trip to China

In Summary

The Star made a compilation of pictures from activities wrapping up the week

by PERPETUA ETYANG

08 September 2024 - 09:47

Parents weep after visiting the boys dormitory where where children died in a tragic fire incident at Hillside Endarasha Academy, Nyeri on September 6, 2024
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This week saw major events and developments unfolding across the country and internationally.

The week has seen some sad stories where a fire razed down a dormitory at Hillside Endarasha Academy claiming the lives of 21 pupils.

From wildlife stories in the country to President William Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga's trip to China, the Star compiled photos that described the moment.

Here is a roundup of photos from events that happened this week:

Parents weep after visiting the boys dormitory where where children died in a tragic fire incident at Hillside Endarasha Academy, Nyeri on September 6, 2024
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Endarasha fire tragedy

There was anxiety and pain as Kenyans learnt of a fire tragedy that razed down a dormitory in Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County.

The fire raged through the dormitory of the boarding school killing 21 boys who were sleeping.

More than 150 pupils were in the dormitory when it caught fire on Thursday around midnight.

Parents weep after visiting the boys dormitory where where children died in a tragic fire incident at Hillside Endarasha Academy, Nyeri on September 6, 2024
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Parents at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County on September 6, 2024
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Parents at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County in deep thoughts following a fire tragedy on September 6, 2024
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Kenya Red Cross staff and parents at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County on September 6, 2024
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DCI officers at the Hillside Endarasha Academy on September 6, 2024
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Parents at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County on September 6, 2024
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Ruto, Raila in China

President William Ruto who was in China for the high-level Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit on Wednesday continued to woo other African leaders for their support in Kenya’s bid for the AUC chairmanship seat.

Kenya has fronted Raila Odinga for the seat.

Raila who is accompanying Ruto on the trip was present during the separate meetings held in Beijing.

Leaders during the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China- Africa Cooperation in Beijing China on September 5, 2024.
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Raila Odinga (left) with President William Ruto and Guinea Bissau President Umaro Sissoco during a meeting on the sidelines of the ongoing Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit in Beijing on September 4, 2024.
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President William Ruto with Raila Odinga and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi during a meeting with Chad President Mohamat Idriss on the sidelines of the ongoing Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit in Beijing on September 4, 2024.
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Zambia President Hakainde Chilema (left) with President William Ruto and Raila Odinga during a meeting on the sidelines of the ongoing Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit in Beijing on September 4, 2024.
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Raila Odinga with Presidents Colonel Assimi Goita of Mali, Faure Essozima (Togo) and William Ruto during a meeting in China on September 4, 2024.
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Kenyan delegation led by President William Ruto during a meeting with Chinese delegation led by President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on September 3, 2024.
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President William Ruto during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on September 3, 2024.
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Kenyan delegation led by President William Ruto during a meeting with Chinese delegation led by President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on September 3, 2024.
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Chinese delegation led by President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China during a meeting with Kenyan delegation led by President William Ruto on September 3, 2024.
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Sakaja inspects CBD

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja took to the streets of the Central Business District (CBD) to personally inspect the progress of the ongoing walkway improvement projects.

As he walked along the newly renovated pathways, he took the time to engage with Wananchi, gathering their thoughts and feedback on the upgrades.

The Governor said the new walkways are for pedestrians, not for hawking.

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja engaging with wananchi around the CBD September 4, 2024.
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja Inspecting ongoing works around the CBD September 4, 2024
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja Inspecting ongoing works around the CBD September 4, 2024.
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja engaging with wananchi around the CBD September 4, 2024.
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Mama Rachel in China

First Lady Rachel Ruto engaged with Kenyan women professionals living and working in Beijing, China.

Rachel who accompanied the President on the China tour, urged them to contribute to Kenya’s nation-building efforts.

First Lady Rachel Ruto With Kenyan women professionals living and working in Beijing, China. September 4, 2024
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First Lady Rachel Ruto in a meeting with Kenyan women professionals in Beijing, China. September 4, 2024
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Kenyan women professionals living and working in Beijing, China. September 4, 2024
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First Lady Rachel Ruto in a meeting with women professionals living and working in Beijing, China. September 4, 2024.
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Gachagua in Mombasa

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua attended the induction of new Kenya Tea Development Agency directors in Mombasa.

Gachagua asked the new Kenya Tea Development Agency directors to fast-track the implementation of reforms in the tea sub-sector.

He said farmers have high expectations and the new team has no option but to move around the subsector to profitability.

Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua during KTDA meeting in Mombasa September 5, 2024.
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Leaders and officials during KTDA meeting in Mombasa September 5, 2024.
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Ngara inferno

There was panic in the Ngara area along Desai Road, Nairobi, on Sunday morning following a fire incident that affected a gas supply station.

The fire caused explosions as gas cylinders packed at the station went up in flames and exploded.

The huge fire razed several stalls and shops within the area before firefighters from the Nairobi County government contained it.

Traders were left counting losses from the inferno as street children salvaged items from the area.

Street children salvage items during an aftermath of fire that razed down shops and stalls at Ngara, Nairobi on September 1, 2024
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Street children salvage items during an aftermath of fire that razed down shops and stalls at Ngara, Nairobi on September 1, 2024.
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Traders and street children salvage items during an aftermath of fire that razed down shops and stalls at Ngara, Nairobi on September 1, 2024
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A person pictured salvaging items during an aftermath of fire at Ngara, Nairobi on September 1, 2024
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A section of the burnt shops and stalls during an aftermath of fire at Ngara, Nairobi on September 1, 2024
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Hasmukk Patel funeral

Leaders attended the funeral service of Mombasa Cement tycoon and philanthropist Hasmukk Patel in Mombasa County.

The procession to cremate the industrialists went through various streets in Mombasa.

The body was removed from the Pandya Memorial Hospital morgue at 8 am.

Carried in a special casket and a sitting position, the body was taken around about five Hindu temples in Mombasa.

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka chats with Mining and Blue Economy CS Hassan Joho and Mombasa businessman Abubakar Joho during the funeral service of Mombass Cement boss and philanthropist Hasmukh Patel in Nyali Mombasa on September 1, 2024
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Kilifi North MP Owen Baya consoles Imtiaz Sayani, a family member to the late Hasmukh Patel in Mombasa on August 31, 2024
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Mourners carry the remains of the late Hasmukh Patel in Mombasa on September 1, 2024
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Procession to cremanate Mombasa philanthropist Hasmukh Patel along various streets in Mombasa on September 1, 2024
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The convoy carrying the remains of the late Hasmukh Patel passes along Dogo Road in Mombasa on September 1, 2024
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A woman breaks down as the car carrying the remains of the late Hasmukh Patel passes along Haile Sellasie Road in Mombasa on September 1, 2024
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A man on a wheelchair waves at the car carrying the remains of the late Hasmukh Patel at it passed through Sellasie Road in Mombasa on September 1, 2024
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Procession to cremanate Mombasa philanthropist Hasmukh Patel along various streets in Mombasa on September 1, 2024
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Southern White rhino gives birth

Southern white rhino gave birth in Ruma National Park, Homa Bay County.

The Kenya Wildlife Service made the announcement noting that the development will boost the number of one of the endangered rhino species.

Homa Bay County government banks on Ruma Park, a renowned animal habitat in Kenya, as one of their main revenue earners.

The Southern White Rhino with its calf in Ruma national park, Homa Bay county.
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The Southern White Rhino with its calf in Ruma National Park, Homa Bay county/KNA
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Northern white rhino Sudan

The embalmed body of the world's famous northern white rhino known as Sudan has been preserved at the National Museums of Kenya

Sudan passed away in 2018, marking the extinction of his species.

Sudan's remains underwent taxidermy, an art of preserving an animal's body by mounting (over an armature) or stuffing. It is done for display or study.

Born in 1973, Sudan's story became a symbol of the fight against poaching and the race to save endangered species.