On Tuesday, February 4, local publications reported many incidents in the country, aimed at the kidnapping of chiefs in Mandera and Al-Shabaab militants before the president's visit William Ruto.
Source: UGC
1. Daily Nation
The daily newspaper reported that on Saturday afternoon, February 1, Randu Kombe received a phone call from his son telling him that their school was closed indefinitely.
The son who was a second -year student at Dr. Aggrey Boys High School in Wundanyi, Taita Taveta County, was calling to ask his father to send him a fare to Mombasa.
Randu said he did not know what had happened to the school until he was closed, but he sent a fare through the phone number given to him by his child and continued his daily activities.
Later, he said, a fruit vendor in Wundanyi phoned him that passenger bus students had been involved in the accident and asked him to follow up.
Then he decided to travel to Voi at nine o'clock on Saturday to do a follow -up as he had not received any contact from his son.
He says he was shocked to know that his first son was killed in the crash in the Josa Blackspot area along the Wundanyi-Mwatate Road.
“I couldn't find those teachers on the phone, I decided to come to Voi, when I got to the hospital I didn't expect to see my baby dead, I don't know what happened, I didn't believe to see his body. Sleeping in a mortuary is very painful, ” He said.
He blamed the school for not informing the parents of the two fire cases that occurred at the school and later the school closed.
“They could inform us that they had let the students go home, they didn't even consider the time to get home and some didn't even have a return fare, they would notify us in advance,” He said.
The sadness spread to the mortuary of the Moi referral hospital as the families of the victims of the accident poured into the center to confirm the news of the death of their loved ones.
The families of the students called on the institution and the government to help them give their children the necessary burial.
“This is a very sad day for us. We have not yet understood reports of my nephew's death,” Said Nathaniel Mwandawiro, relatives.
2. The Standard
The newspaper reported that between its severe explosions and severe criticism of the government he served, especially on the alleged kidnapping alleged by the government and the disappearance of government critics, becoming increasingly clear that the Minister of Public Service Justin Muturi In Kenya of President William Ruto. The first rule is calculated.
The main question now is whether Muturi surrenders the orders to pressure from the president's obedience, who want him to step down, or if he stands firm, he may be able to find a chance among ministers ousted by presidents by raising opposition.
What is now reflected is who will take the shoes of the former Speaker of Parliament, who also held the position of Attorney General in the current government shortly before it was replaced following a wave of The procession of Gen Z in June last year.
Meanwhile, close circles of President William Ruto told the newspaper that former Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti appeared unexpectedly at Kakamega's small palace during a five -day visit to West Kenya last week.
3. Nation today
The Swahili newspaper reported that a police officer who was lying in the sub -county hospital Bondo He stabbed two patients before being prevented by his colleagues.
The incident surprised many, although it is believed that the officer was suffering from mental problems. The officer, Mohamed Gure, left the two patients with serious injuries.
Gure, who serves at Aram police station in Rarieda sub -county, was receiving treatment at the hospital before attacking other patients with a knife.
Bondo County Police Commander Robert Aboki said the officers intervened to prevent the gure from injuring more patients.
“There is no more danger as we have prevented him. However, we are in the process of providing special treatment, and doctors and other officials are dealing with the issue,” Aboki said.
The injured patients are in good condition and are not at risk.
“Patients are strong, and hospital services continue without any interruption,” he added.
The hospital's chief executive, Evans Ogoti, said the police investigation is underway and safety has been enhanced to ensure that people receive treatment without any issues.
Ogoti further stated that the officer was hospitalized and was being treated like any other patient.
4. People Daily
According to the newsletter, for 48 hours, Truphena Muthoni, a 21 -year -old Kenyan, endured Nairobi's cold night and the hot daytime as he struggled to break and set a new world record to embrace trees.
Muthoni, a sustainable musician and a mental health advocate, endured mosquitoes and other pests, and in two days added twice the original record, which stood for 24 hours and 21 minutes.
His challenge began when Guinness World Records approved his request after three months of deeper inspection.
Regarding the current record, Muthoni said he gained strength due to his mental stability and five -month preparation.
The record -breaking time was witnessed by the Kenyan permanent representative in the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the United Nations Office Nairobi (UNON), Ambassador Ababu Nwamba.
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