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...