Kenya school fire tragedy claimed at least 17 students, and 14 others have been injured. The tragedy occurred at Hillside Endarasha Academy in central Kenya. The elementary school dormitory in Kieni, Nyeri County, was the site of the conflagration that broke out late Thursday night. Meanwhile, the corpses of the victims were burnt beyond recognition, according to Resila Onyango, the spokesperson for the Kenya National Police Service.
The cause of the incident is currently undetermined. Onyango stated that officials would notify the public once additional information became accessible. She could not verify whether the fire had been entirely extinguished, saying that the team on the scene would provide the details.
On Friday, Kenyan President William Ruto conveyed his condolences, describing the incident as devastating news. He expressed his condolences on social media stating, “Our thoughts are with the families of the children who have lost their lives in this fire tragedy.” Ruto directed the appropriate authorities to undertake a comprehensive investigation and guaranteed those guilty would be held accountable. Additionally, his statement highlighted that his government is pooling resources to assist families who have been impacted.
The Kenya Red Cross has committed to providing psychosocial support services to students, teachers, and affected families. They disclosed that eleven children had been transported to nearby institutions for medical attention. Furthermore, law enforcement has enclosed the vicinity of the conflagration.
The site is currently under the active operations of a multi-agency response team, which includes the Kenya Red Cross. Furthermore, they have implemented a tracing station at the school to identify absent individuals. The response initiatives are designed to provide for the immediate requirements and long-term support of the affected community after the Kenya school fire tragedy.
