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The case, which was filed by two NGOs and a human rights activist, was dropped following the school’s commitment to operate solely as a day institutio...
The school's reopening marks a new chapter following the tragic inferno, with a wall now erected to seal off the former dormitory area that housed ove...
This follows the findings of an audit conducted after the tragic fire that killed 21 learners at Hillside Endarasha Academy in August 2024, which rais...
The fire that claimed the lives of the boys in the dormitory sparked widespread outrage and concern over safety standards at the school.
National Assembly Majority Whip Silvanus Osoro said the directive was a panic reaction following the tragic fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Sept...
The court will reconvene on December 20, 2024, when it will determine whether to fully reopen the boarding section.
The court's comprehensive directives reflect a commitment to ensuring a safe learning environment for all students at the academy.
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.
To ensure the safety of students, Njogu said a team of officials will return on Monday, October 7, 2024, to confirm that all is in order.
"We are aware that this cannot wipe away your tears or take away the unimaginable pain of losing a loved one."
The emotional event brought together parents, school staff, leaders, and members of the community
Murugu said that some parents have expressed intentions to bury their children on the same day.
The motion comes at a time when Kenya has witnessed 239 cases of unrest in secondary schools in the last nine months.
Oduor said the results obtained verified that the samples from the victims' bodies corresponded to those provided by their families.
Lawmakers have also requested an estimate of the total cost of education from basic to tertiary levels.
The school's director, David Kinyua, confirmed that the school had received permission to begin repair works of the burnt dormitory.
Machakos County Police Commander Patrick Lobolia said the injuries occurred during a stampede as students rushed to escape the flames.
Macharia highlighted that some school heads have shown a lax attitude toward enforcing government directives meant to ensure the safety and welfare of...
He insisted that the government has been transparent about the incident and that any information related to it will be shared in a coordinated manner.
Since the tragedy occurred, the DCI has been working with several agencies to investigate the cause of the fire.
The CS warned that firm and decisive action will be taken against Ministry of Education officials, school administrators and managers found to have fl...
The petition seeks to impose heavy penalties on schools that fail to comply with safety regulations, including hefty fines and the closure of non-comp...
Kenya Power committed to cooperating fully with ongoing investigations to determine the exact cause of the tragic incident.
The fire, which broke out last Friday, has so far claimed the lives of 21 students, with some bodies burnt beyond recognition
Although 40 schools had fire extinguishers, Gathungu said they were unevenly distributed, with the administration blocks having the highest number and...
Police are yet to release a statement on the fire, which is now the third within three days, targeting schools.
The governor also noted that the initiative would provide basic fire safety training to school staff to help them better respond in case of emergencie...
The fire was swiftly contained by response teams, including personnel from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and the Kenya Airports Authority Fire Brigad...
Mwaura on Saturday extended condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives or suffered injuries in the fire even as the postmor...
During vetting for his position, Mbadi promised radical changes in various dockets under his portfolio.
