Machogu arrives at Kihumbuini school in Kangemi

He was received by Kihumbuini head teacher Eunice Anyango and other leaders.

In Summary

• The CS was received by Kihumbuini head teacher Eunice Wanyandwa and other leaders.

• The pupils were in their classrooms when the tear gas was lobbed.

Education CS Ezekiel Machogu greeting teachers at Kihumbuini Primary School on July 14, 2023
Education CS Ezekiel Machogu greeting teachers at Kihumbuini Primary School on July 14, 2023
Image: KANANA JOY

Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has arrived at Kihumbuini Primary School in Kangemi.

Machogu is set to address students after over 50 learners were teargassed during anti-government protests.

The CS was received by Kihumbuini head teacher Eunice Anyango and other leaders.

On Wednesday during the protests, over 50 pupils were rushed to hospital after the police lobbed teargas in their classroom.

The pupils were in their classrooms when the tear gas was lobbed.

The majority of them allegedly shocked after they were overwhelmed by the teargas fumes but so far no casualties have been reported.

According to one of the locals, the teargas canister was allegedly thrown into the classroom by police officers who were dispersing residents who turned up for the Azimio protests earlier today.

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