Tragedy has struck Kapsabet School for the Deaf after 11 students were seriously injured after falling into a septic tank in the school compound.
According to the reports, the students were rushing to have a glimpse of President William Ruto, whose motorcade was passing by the school and stood on an old septic tank, about 20 feet long which later caved in with them.
The Thursday morning incident was confirmed by Kapsabet County CEC Angeline Kirui, who was among the first responders at the scene.
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Rescuers and County Disaster officers arrived at the scene, where the injured students were rescued and rushed to Kapsabet County Referral Hospital.
On hearing the reports, the Head of State made a stop at the school where he expressed regret for the disaster.
President Ruto then gave Ksh5 million for the development of infrastructure at the affected school and later headed to his destination at Kapsabet Girls.
By Juma Ndigo
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