Photos of the week: From Cabinet retreat to Kiptum's burial

Here are the photos that summed up this week.

In Summary
  • The Star made a compilation of pictures from activities wrapping up the week.
by PERPETUA ETYANG
News
24 February 2024 - 10:28
President William Ruto paying his last respects to late World Marathon Record holder Kelvin Kiptum on February 23, 2024.
President William Ruto paying his last respects to late World Marathon Record holder Kelvin Kiptum on February 23, 2024.
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Marathoner Kiptum laid to rest 

World Marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum was on Friday laid to rest.

The 24-year-old died in a road accident along Eldoret-Kaptagat road on February 11, 20204.

President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua were among the leaders present to say goodbye to one of Kenya's champion.

President William Ruto with Kelvin Kiptum's widow Asenath Rotich during the burial service of Kiptum in Elgeyo Marakwet on February 23, 2024
President William Ruto with Kelvin Kiptum's widow Asenath Rotich during the burial service of Kiptum in Elgeyo Marakwet on February 23, 2024
Image: PCS
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua views the body of marathon marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum at Chepkorio grounds in Elgeyo Marakwet on February 23, 2024.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua views the body of marathon marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum at Chepkorio grounds in Elgeyo Marakwet on February 23, 2024.
Image: DPCS
Asenath Cheruto, widow of marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum addressing mourners at Chepkorio grounds in Elgeyo Marakwet on February 23, 2024.
Asenath Cheruto, widow of marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum addressing mourners at Chepkorio grounds in Elgeyo Marakwet on February 23, 2024.
Image: DPCS
Kelvin Kiptum's son during the funeral service in Chepkorio, Elgeyo Marakwet County on February 23, 2024.
Kelvin Kiptum's son during the funeral service in Chepkorio, Elgeyo Marakwet County on February 23, 2024.
Image: PCS
Kelvin Kiptum's daughter during the funeral service in Chepkorio, Elgeyo Marakwet County on February 23, 2024.
Kelvin Kiptum's daughter during the funeral service in Chepkorio, Elgeyo Marakwet County on February 23, 2024.
Image: PCS
Kelvin Kiptum's widow and son when she paid tribute to her husband during the burial in Chepkorio on February 23, 2024
Kelvin Kiptum's widow and son when she paid tribute to her husband during the burial in Chepkorio on February 23, 2024
Image: PCS

Ruto holds Cabinet retreat 

President William Ruto held a Joint National Executive Retreat and Parliamentary Group consultative meeting in Naivasha, Nakuru.

According to State House spokesman Hussein Mohammed, President William Ruto will meet Cabinet members, PSs, and the Presidential Advisory Team.

They will review the progress on commitments made by all Ministries & State Departments as set out under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).

President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua arriving at the joint National Executive Retreat and Parliamentary Group consultative meeting in Naivasha, Nakuru, on February 19, 2024
President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua arriving at the joint National Executive Retreat and Parliamentary Group consultative meeting in Naivasha, Nakuru, on February 19, 2024
Image: PCS
President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua during the National Executive Retreat at Lake Naivasha resort, Nakuru, on February 21, 2024
President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua during the National Executive Retreat at Lake Naivasha resort, Nakuru, on February 21, 2024
Image: PCS
Cabinet Secretary for Gender Aisha Jumwa and his Cooperatives and Micro and Small Enterprise counterpart Simon Chelgui during day two of the National Executive Retreat in Naivasha, Nakuru, on February 20, 2024
Cabinet Secretary for Gender Aisha Jumwa and his Cooperatives and Micro and Small Enterprise counterpart Simon Chelgui during day two of the National Executive Retreat in Naivasha, Nakuru, on February 20, 2024
Image: PCS
President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua being recieved by Governors Ann Waiguru ( Kirinyaga), Cecily Mbarire ( Embu), Gladys Wanga ( Homa Bay) and Susan Kihika ( Nakuru) during day two of the National Executive Retreat in Naivasha, Nakuru on February 20, 2024
President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua being recieved by Governors Ann Waiguru ( Kirinyaga), Cecily Mbarire ( Embu), Gladys Wanga ( Homa Bay) and Susan Kihika ( Nakuru) during day two of the National Executive Retreat in Naivasha, Nakuru on February 20, 2024
Image: PCS
Presidential Council of Economic Advisers Chairperson David Ndii, Cabinet Secretaries Kipchumba Murkomen, Susan Nakhumicha during day two of the National Executive Retreat in Naivasha, Nakuru, on February 20, 2024
Presidential Council of Economic Advisers Chairperson David Ndii, Cabinet Secretaries Kipchumba Murkomen, Susan Nakhumicha during day two of the National Executive Retreat in Naivasha, Nakuru, on February 20, 2024
Image: PCS
Officials of the Kenya Kwanza government during the National Executive Retreat at Lake Naivasha resort, Nakuru, on February 21, 2024
Officials of the Kenya Kwanza government during the National Executive Retreat at Lake Naivasha resort, Nakuru, on February 21, 2024
Image: PCS
Kenya Kwanza legislators at the Joint National Executive Retreat and Parliamentary Group consultative meeting in Naivasha, Nakuru, on February 19, 2024
Kenya Kwanza legislators at the Joint National Executive Retreat and Parliamentary Group consultative meeting in Naivasha, Nakuru, on February 19, 2024
Image: PCS

Kiptum's house

President William Ruto ordered the construction of a three-bedroom house in honour of World Marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum.

The house was constructed in a record six days. It is located at his four-acre Naiberi farm in Uasin Gishu some 20 kilometres from Eldoret town.

Workers puts final touches on the house on Thursday evening.
Workers puts final touches on the house on Thursday evening.
Image: COURTESY
A living room in the house.
A living room in the house.
Image: COURTESY
Part of the living room.
Part of the living room.
Image: COURTESY
Some of the appliances installed in the new house.
Some of the appliances installed in the new house.
Image: COURTESY

Uhuru meets President Suluhu 

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday met Tanzania President Samia Suluhu. The two leaders held talks at State House, Zanzibar.

The former President also attended the International Colloquium on Promoting Cross-Cultural, Linguistics and Economic Diplomacy for Sustainable Futures in Dar es Salam.

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta holds talk with Tanzania President Samia Suluhu at State House, Zanzibar on February 21, 2024.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta holds talk with Tanzania President Samia Suluhu at State House, Zanzibar on February 21, 2024.
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Tanzania President Samia Suluhu with Former President Uhuru Kenyatta on February 21, 2024.
Tanzania President Samia Suluhu with Former President Uhuru Kenyatta on February 21, 2024.
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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta during the 1st International Colloquium in Tanzania on February 20,2024.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta during the 1st International Colloquium in Tanzania on February 20,2024.
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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta among other leaders during the 1st International Colloquium in Tanzania on February 20,2024.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta among other leaders during the 1st International Colloquium in Tanzania on February 20,2024.
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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta greeting dignitaries during the 1st International Colloquium in Tanzania on February 20,2024.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta greeting dignitaries during the 1st International Colloquium in Tanzania on February 20,2024.
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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta at the cockpit while in Tanzania on February 21, 2024.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta at the cockpit while in Tanzania on February 21, 2024.
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South B protest

Business activities came to a standstill in South B on Friday morning as residents took to the streets in a protest against alleged land grabbing.

The contested land, earmarked for the construction of a market, became the focal point of their protest.

Youths in Nairobi's South B estate protest against alleged encroachment of land by private developers on September 26, 2023.
Youths in Nairobi's South B estate protest against alleged encroachment of land by private developers on September 26, 2023.
Image: TEDDY MULEI
South B residents protest against alleged land grabbing in the ward on February 23, 2024
South B residents protest against alleged land grabbing in the ward on February 23, 2024
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Youths in Nairobi's South B estate protest against alleged encroachment of land by private developers on September 26, 2023.
Youths in Nairobi's South B estate protest against alleged encroachment of land by private developers on September 26, 2023.
Image: TEDDY MULEI
Boda boda riders join South B residents to protest against alleged land grabbing in the ward on February 23, 2024
Boda boda riders join South B residents to protest against alleged land grabbing in the ward on February 23, 2024
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Youths in Nairobi's South B estate protest against alleged encroachment of land by private developers on September 26, 2023.
Youths in Nairobi's South B estate protest against alleged encroachment of land by private developers on September 26, 2023.
Image: TEDDY MULEI

KWS translocates Elephant bull

The Kenya Wildlife Veterinary and Capture team translocated an adult elephant bull that had taken refuge in a village in Tana River County.

The exercise was led by Dr Dominic Mijele, Dr Mukami Ruoro and capture rangers who assembled at Kitere Village Minhaj secondary school on February 17, 2024.

The elephant had become an attraction sight while feeding in the forest near the village and taking comfort when the villagers tilled their lands.

KWS load an elephant in a truck after it was captured on February 18, 2024.
KWS load an elephant in a truck after it was captured on February 18, 2024.
Image: LIZ MUTHONI / KWS
Residents interacting with an adult elephant which was captured by KWS on February 18, 2024.
Residents interacting with an adult elephant which was captured by KWS on February 18, 2024.
Image: LIZ MUTHONI / KWS
Children interacting with an adult elephant which was captured by KWS on February 18, 2024.
Children interacting with an adult elephant which was captured by KWS on February 18, 2024.
Image: LIZ MUTHONI / KWS
A child happy to see an elephant that had taken refuge in the village and it was captured by KWS on February 18, 2024.
A child happy to see an elephant that had taken refuge in the village and it was captured by KWS on February 18, 2024.
Image: LIZ MUTHONI / KWS
KWS load an elephant in a truck after it was captured on February 18, 2024.
KWS load an elephant in a truck after it was captured on February 18, 2024.
Image: LIZ MUTHONI / KWS

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