Tuesday, July 12, 2023 –Dozens of primary school pupils fainted on the ground after alleged teargas canisters were lobbed in their school by the police, today on Wednesday, July 12.
In reports which reached our desk, more than 10 pupils at Kihumbuini Primary School in Kangemi fainted after being teargassed by anti-riot police officers who were dispersing anti-State protesters.
“And today innocent school children have met their deaths because of actions of our police officers. Very sad indeed,” Anuar Saddat stated.
In reliable news sources, the pupils, who were on a break and playing in the school compound, were caught in the crossfire between the police and residents accused of looting local shops.
Immediately, emergency service providers who responded to teachers’ frantic calls dispatched an ambulance to the institution to assess the students and administer quick first aid.
“The pupils who were teargassed were not even part of the ongoing anti-government mass actions,” someone noted through comments sections on social media.
Another source from the scene told a local news channel that the pupils developed complications, forcing the medics to ferry some to nearby hospitals for emergency medication services.
By the time of going to the press, it was established that a section of the pupils had to be admitted when their condition remained unstable.
Area MP Tim Wanyonyi was among leaders who led the demonstrations that reportedly saw part of Waiyaki Highway blocked with burning tires and stones.