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DP Gachagua leads the country in memorial service for 21 Endarasha pupils

Mr Gachagua is accompanied by top dignitaries at the interdenominational prayers held at Mweiga Stadium.

Rigathi Gachagua at Mweiga

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (centre) at the interdenominational prayers held at Mweiga Stadium in Kieni Constituency, Nyeri County. He led the country in memorial service for the 21 pupils who perished during the fire incident that occurred at Endarasha Hillside Academy. Photo/James Murimi

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is leading the country in attending the memorial service of the 21 pupils who perished during the fire incident that occurred at Endarasha Hillside Academy.

Mr Gachagua is accompanied by top dignitaries at the interdenominational prayers held at Mweiga Stadium in Kieni Constituency, Nyeri County.

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa, Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Jioni, former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, and EALA MP Kanini Kega are present. 

The event is also attended by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba, Basic Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang, Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, Nyeri Deputy Governor David Kinaniri, senators Wahome Wamatinga (Nyeri), and Enock Wambua (Kitui).

Also present are host MP Njoroge Wainaina (Kieni), Rahab Mukami (Nyeri Woman Rep), Esther Pasaris (Nairobi Woman Rep), Lydia Haika (Taita Taveta Woman Rep), and Benjamin Gathiru Mejjadonk (Embakasi Central).

The service was presided over by PCEA moderator Reverend Thegu Mutahi.

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