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[PHOTOS] Ruto lays wreath in memory of Garissa University attack victims

Ruto was in the institution to preside over the 5th Graduation ceremony.

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by The Star

Health20 June 2024 - 12:44
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In Summary


  • The 2015 attack by al-Shabab militants saw 148 people killed and several others injured.
  • This year will be the 9th anniversary since the attack.
President William Ruto laying a commemorative wreath in honor of students who died during the Garissa University attack, which occurred in 2015.

President William Ruto on Thursday laid a commemorative wreath in honor of students who died during the Garissa University attack.

The 2015 attack by al-Shabaab militants saw 148 students killed and several others injured.

This year will be the 9th anniversary since the attack.

Ruto was in the institution to preside over the 5th Graduation ceremony.

He was accompanied by Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu and his Defence counterpart Aden Duale among other leaders.

President William Ruto after laying a wreath in honor of students who died during the Garissa University attack, which occurred in 2015.
A commemorative plaque in honor of students who died during the Garissa University attack, which occurred in 2015.
President William Ruto shakes hands with leaders when he arrived at the Garissa university for the 5th graduation ceremony on June 20, 2024.
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu, President William Ruto and his Defence CS Aden Duale at the Garissa University for the 5th graduation ceremony on June 20, 2024.
President William Ruto after laying a wreath in honor of students who died during the Garissa University attack, which occurred in 2015.
Graduands during the 5th Graduation Ceremony at Garissa University on June 20, 2024.
President William Ruto after laying a wreath in honor of students who died during the Garissa University attack, which occurred in 2015.
A graduand during the 5th Graduation Ceremony at Garissa University on June 20, 2024.
President William Ruto with other officials when he presided over the 5th Graduation Ceremony of Garissa University on June 20, 2024.
President William Ruto when he presided over the 5th Graduation Ceremony of Garissa University on June 20, 2024.
President William Ruto after laying a wreath in honor of students who died during the Garissa University attack on June 20, 2024.
Parents during the 5th Graduation Ceremony at Garissa University on June 20, 2024.
Graduands during the 5th Graduation Ceremony at Garissa University on June 20, 2024.
President William Ruto when he presided over the 5th Graduation Ceremony of Garissa University on June 20, 2024.
A graduand during the 5th Graduation Ceremony at Garissa University on June 20, 2024.

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