17 Pupils Died In School Fire At Hillside Endarasha Academy In Nyeri County, while 14 Others are Nursing Serious Injuries.
One of the dormitories housing the students was razed down killing the 16.
15 of them are said to have been confirmed dead at the scene while one died while being rushed to the hospital.
The exact cause of the fire remains unknown, and investigations are underway to determine the source of the blaze.
According to Rotich, the fire broke out around midnight when most of the students were asleep. The school has a population of 824 pupils, many of whom were affected by the sudden and devastating incident. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to contain the fire, but the flames spread quickly, making it difficult to rescue all the students.
The tragedy has left the school and the surrounding community in shock, with parents rushing to the institution to check on the safety of their children.
Authorities have launched a full investigation into the incident, and police are working closely with the school’s administration to gather details on what may have triggered the deadly blaze.
President William Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua and opposition leader Raila Odinga have sent messages of condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the fire incident.
Condolences to the family and may the young souls rest in peace.
