Hillside Endarasha Academy owner reveals plans to shield students from trauma after fire incident
The Hillside Endarasha Academy owner, David Kinyua, has announced a raft of measures to protect the pupils following the fire incident that claimed 21 lives. Addressing the media on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Kinyua revealed plans to relocate the dormitory from where the previous one was situated before it was reduced to ashes. Besides relocating […]
Ruto promises funds to help Endarasha students whose items were destroyed in fire
President William Ruto has promised to give out money to help the students of Hillside Endarasha Academy whose items were destroyed in the midnight dormitory fire. Speaking at the African Independent Pentecostal Church of Africa (AIPCA), Central West Archdiocese, Nyeri County on Sunday September 15, the president vowed to give out Ksh2 million which Kieni […]
CS Ogamba issues new directives to all boarding schools after Endarasha fire tragedy
All boarding schools in the country will now undergo a fresh inspection to assess their compliance with the guidelines of safety standards manual for schools in Kenya, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has directed. Ogamba on inspection phases Ogamba in a statement issued on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, said the inspection which will be done […]
All Hillside Endarasha Academy children accounted for – Govt
All Hillside Endarasha Academy children have been accounted for, Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has said. In a statement on Monday, September 9, 2024, Mwaura said that 21 learners in the school had succumbed following a dormitory inferno. Mwaura says 19 students died instantly while two died while receiving treatment. According to Mwaura, Hillside Endarasha Academy […]
Endarasha fire tragedy: Martha Karua calls for arraignment of school owners
Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua has called on relevant authorities to move with speed and arraign the owners of Hillside Endarasha Academy over the fire tragedy that killed 21 pupils. Karua through a statement shared via her official X account on Monday, September 9, 2024, said the owners or managers of the school should […]
Hillside Endarasha Academy tragedy: Rachel Ruto condoles with victims
First Lady Rachel Ruto has condoled with the victims of the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire tragedy. In a statement on Sunday, September 8, 2024, Rachel quoted a Bible verse from Psalm 147:3 which says “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds”. “This past week has been trying, but we find comfort in the […]
Mombasa initiates safety assessment exercise on all schools after Hillside fire tragedy
Mombasa county will on Monday, September 9, 2024, initiate a free fire and safety assessment exercise covering all schools. This follows the Hillside Endarasha fire tragedy that has since claimed the lives of 21 pupils, with reports indicating a possible rise in the number as several other pupils cannot be accounted for. Mombasa universities to […]