Two boys die in a swimming pool in Kilimani, a tragedy

Police are currently investigating a tragic incident in which two boys, aged 12 and 13, drowned at a swimming pool in Kilimani, Nairobi.

The incident occurred on a Sunday afternoon when the two boys were on a swimming expedition. Upon receiving a call, the police arrived at the scene to find the lifeless bodies of the two boys next to the pool. The bodies have been moved to the mortuary pending an autopsy.

It remains unclear whether a guide was present at the pool during the incident, and the police are actively looking into the matter. Nairobi Regional Police Commander Adamson Bungei described the incident as tragic and emphasized the importance of caution, advising swimming pool attendants to be vigilant, especially during busy weekends.

In another unfortunate incident in Kwale, at Kwa Ruwa water pan in Makamini “D” village, the bodies of two minors, aged six and four, were found floating after drowning. The brothers, who were tending to their animals, drowned in the water on February 10. Other villagers discovered the bodies hours later, and they were later released to the families for burial rites. The police are conducting an investigation into this tragedy.

Meanwhile, in Elmentaita, Nakuru, a man named Elijah Mutheki drowned in a dam while working at a farm on February 10. The police are actively investigating this drowning incident that occurred in Ngesha village. The body has been retrieved and taken to the mortuary pending an autopsy.

Rich people’s problems: Photos of proposed 35-storey skyscraper that Kilimani’s rich don’t want built in their neighborhood

Cytonn Real Estate initiated plans to build a 35-storey skyscraper in on a 4-acre parcel of land in Nairobi’s Kilimani area in September 2017. Kilimani’s rich now oppose the construction of the skyscraper in their neighborhood.

The construction of 35-floor Cytonn triplex towers is intended to commence this year. The 150 meters high tower is expected to further lift the face of Nairobi skyline.

Also read: 5 Skyscrapers That Will Make Nairobi The Dubai Of Africa. The One Under Construction In Upper Hill Will Be The Tallest In The Continent (Photos)

Artistic impression of Cytonn triplex towers
Artistic impression of Cytonn triplex towers
Not in our neighborhood

Kilimani’s rich oppose the project arguing that Cytonn towers will  disrupt lives and businesses. Kilimani Project Foundation says the towers will  affect the health of their children since the project will involve numerous truck movements and activities within and around the site.

The Kilimani Foundation also argues that the tower’s 150 meters height will obstruct the natural flow of air creating an uncomfortable warm climate.

Artistic impression of Cytonn triplex towers
Artistic impression of Cytonn triplex towers

Urban greenery, security and overstretched utilities are some of the other issues raised by Kilimani’s rich. The project developers however say that residents’ concerns were addressed in the feasibility study before the construction.

Watch the video below to see how Cytonn triplex towers will be upon completion in 2022: