Endarasha dormitory fire Stories

Hillside Academy fire inquest: Witnesses recount frantic efforts to rescue trapped pupils
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

Matron Beatrice Nduta, who had worked at the school for four months, told the court there were 282 pupils at the academy that night, including 160 gir...

Heartbroken Endarasha Academy parents left in limbo as fire inquest stalls over missing DCI files
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 24, 2025

The inquest was recommended by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, which advised that the case be handled through a public inquiry.

Parents of Litein Boys take school to court over unexplained damages fees
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 08, 2025

Through their legal representatives, the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) claims that recurring unrest at Litein Boys’ High School has become a financ...

Court allows reopening of Hillside Endarasha boarding facilities for KPSEA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 26, 2024

The court will reconvene on December 20, 2024, when it will determine whether to fully reopen the boarding section.

Court orders dormitories at Nyeri's Hillside Endarasha Academy shut down
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 12, 2024

Justice Issac Ondigi said that while the school can remain open, the dormitories pose a significant risk to the health and safety of the pupils.

Hillside Academy fire victims to be honoured in joint memorial service
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 21, 2024

Murugu said that some parents have expressed intentions to bury their children on the same day.

MPs to grill education CS on Hillside Academy fire, university funding model
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 17, 2024

Lawmakers have also requested an estimate of the total cost of education from basic to tertiary levels.

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