Male student, 17, dies in girls’ secondary school dormitory

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A 17-year-old student of Gathiruini Boys’ High School died after he was allegedly assaulted for illegally entering a dormitory at Komothai Girls’ High School in Githunguri, Kiambu County. The male student alongside five of his schoolmates had, on Wednesday...
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By Fidelis Kabunyi | 1 hour ago

Male student, 17, dies in girls’ secondary school dormitory

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OPINION

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

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