Kapsabet: One dead as 11 students fall into septic tank in rush to see President Ruto
Ambulance seen rushing Kapsabet school for the Deaf students to the hospital. Photo: Daniel Korir
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In the Thursday morning incident, the students were rushing to have a glimpse of President William Ruto, whose motorcade was passing by the school. The students stood on an old septic tank, about 20 feet long.
Unable to carry the weight of the curious learners, the tank collapsed, sinking 11 learners.
The incident was confirmed by Nandi County CEC Angeline Kirui, who was among the first responders at the scene.
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 Ksh. 5 million for the development of infrastructure at the affected school.
The Head of State then headed to his destination at Kapsabet Girls.
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