The devastating fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County, which resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 17 students, has prompted a strong and urgent response from Kenya’s top leaders.
President William Ruto has taken swift action following the incident. He has ordered an exhaustive investigation into the fire, stressing that those found negligent must be held accountable.
In a statement shared on X, President Ruto conveyed his profound sorrow and pledged support to the grieving families.
I instruct relevant authorities to thoroughly investigate this horrific incident. Those responsible will be held to account. The Government under the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of the National Government is mobilising all the necessary resources to support the affected families. Poleni sana
William Ruto
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua also expressed his deep sadness over the fire.
He joined the nation in mourning the loss of the young students and extended his condolences to the families and the school community.
I have learnt with deep sadness the tragic death of pupils of Hillside Endarasha Academy in a fire incident in Kieni Constituency, Nyeri County. We join the families, the school, and the rest of the country in mourning these young departed souls
Rigathi Gachagua
He highlighted the importance of implementing effective safety measures in educational institutions to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Former Prime minister, Raila Odinga, also took to his twitter to give his condolences to the families of the victims
As the nation grapples with this loss, the leaders’ commitment to support the victims’ families and ensure accountability is clear.
