The Government reaction was immediate. Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i and Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero rushed to calm the pupils of St Annes Primary School who had blocked the busy Jogoo Road for hours after a volunteer who helps them cross was hit by a matatu.
“I want to say I am very sorry to our children who are here because you are the most important part of our society. Your welfare and safety is important to all of us,” Dr Matiang’i apologised to the enraged pupils two weeks ago.