Equipping the laboratories would be a practical way of supporting learners and helping the school respond to changing educational needs.

The procedure was led by consultant cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon Dr Joseph Mutie, working with ear, nose and throat specialist Dr Ruel Maina and consultant anaesthesiologist and intensivist Dr Caroline Abuya.

He argues that the shift has undermined the principles that inspired the fight for multiparty democracy, raising questions about the meaning of democracy in contemporary Kenya.

Kenya will field the second-largest delegation after hosts Senegal, who will have 139 athletes.

Maraga said Kenyans were hurting and deserved a government that served their interests rather than pursued personal gain.

The call is contained in the Kampala Children’s East African Community Declaration on Climate, adopted during the inaugural East African Children’s Summit on Climate Change in Kampala, Uganda.

KICD chief executive officer Prof. Charles Ong’ondo described the developments as a “double blessing”, citing them as recognition of the institute’s leadership and institutional performance.

Ida expressed regret over disruptions at the memorial, saying invited guests deserved courtesy and respect regardless of their political affiliations.

The event was initiated by breast cancer survivor Wambui Gitonga and sponsored by Oxygene Marketing and Communication Ltd, Nairobi South Hospital and other partners.

Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said the government remained on high alert and was closely monitoring people in quarantine while tracing individuals who may have been exposed through relatives of the first patient.