Kasarani Teen’s Brush with Death: Grade 9 Student Stabbed in Morning Ambush at Bus Stop
NAIROBI, Kenya – A quiet morning in the Kasarani constituency turned into a scene of horror for a Grade 9 student who was brutally attacked and stabbed by a gang of thugs while simply waiting for his school bus.
The young victim, whose identity we are protecting, recounted the harrowing ordeal from his hospital bed. He described how a group of armed youths accosted him, demanding his personal belongings. In the ensuing struggle, one of the assailants pulled a knife and stabbed him before the gang fled the scene.
A Terrifying Ordeal
“I was just standing there, thinking about school, when they surrounded me,” the boy shared, his voice still trembling with fear. “They asked for my phone and money. When I hesitated, one of them just stabbed me. It happened so fast.”
Bystanders and fellow students rushed to his aid after the attackers fled, applying first aid before an ambulance arrived to transport him to a nearby hospital. Doctors have confirmed he sustained a deep stab wound and is currently in stable condition, recovering from the physical and psychological trauma.
Community Outcry and Police Action
The incident has sent shockwaves through the Kasarani community, with parents and local leaders expressing outrage over the escalating insecurity targeting school children. Many are now calling for increased police patrols around school zones, especially during morning and evening hours.
Police in Kasarani have confirmed they have launched a manhunt for the suspects. “We are pursuing several leads and are determined to bring these criminals to justice. We urge anyone with information to come forward,” a police spokesperson stated.
This alarming attack highlights the urgent need for enhanced security measures to protect students and ensure their safe passage to and from school.
