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School tragedy: Facts about Kakamega Primary School

Kakameg primary School has come under the spotlight in recent hours following the death of 14 pupils after a stampede [COURTESY]

On Monday February 3, a stampede happened at Kakamega primary school as pupils were going home at 5pm. The incident claimed the lives of 18 pupils.

On the morning of Tuesday February 4, Education Cabinet Secretary George Mahoga accompanied by Government Spokesman Cyrus Oguna and Basic Education PS Dr Belio Kipsang visited the school.

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