17 Children Killed In Devastating School Fire

17 Children Killed In Devastating School Fire

At least 17 students have died after a dormitory fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy, a primary school in Nyeri County, central Kenya, on the night of September 5. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

Resila Onyango, a spokesperson, confirmed the incident on Kenya’s Hot 96 FM radio, stating that 14 other pupils sustained injuries. The fire had caused severe damage, burning the victims beyond recognition, as reported by Citizen Television.

President William Ruto described the fire as “horrific” and “devastating,” calling for a thorough investigation. He emphasized that those responsible will be held accountable and instructed relevant authorities to examine the incident closely.

Police Chief Pius Murugu revealed that over 150 pupils were in the dormitory when the fire broke out around midnight. The blaze spread rapidly due to the timber construction of many of the school’s buildings. A team of investigators has been sent to the scene to determine the cause of the fire.