A Kenyan police
official says 13 children have died in a stampede at a primary school in the
country’s western area after they were let out to go home.
More than 20 other
students were injured during the Monday afternoon incident, said David Kabena,
the police in charge of Kakemega central area.
Former prime minister
Raila Odinga commented on the tragedy.
“My heartfelt
condolences to parents that have lost loved ones in the unfortunate and
regrettable tragedy at Kakamega Primary School. I wish a quick recovery to the
injured children and pray that God grant strength to the affected families,”
said Odinga on Twitter.