Endarasha Academy Fire: Mystery As Boy Rescued From Burning Dormitory Among Missing Students

• Robinson Theuri should be among the students accounted for after the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire, but he's not
• Despite being safely evacuated from the burning dormitory, the 11-year-old is on the list of the missing students
• Robinson's disappearance has left more questions than answers, even as the whereabouts of missing pupils remain unknown

In the wake of the tragic fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy, a family is desperately seeking information about their missing 11-year-old son.

Robinson Theuri, a Grade 6 pupil, was last seen on the day of the fire, but efforts to locate him have been unsuccessful.

How did Robinson Theuri disappear?

Robinson’s mother, Angeline Wambui, told TUKO.co.ke that her son was among the rescued students.

According to Wambui, a friend mentioned seeing Robinson being taken to the fire meeting point.

"A friend told us they were given blankets to cover themselves because it was freezing. After that, he never saw him again," she narrated.

The family’s frustration has grown as they struggle to get more information about the missing student.

Robinson's mother appeals for help

Robinson’s mother issued a heartfelt plea for assistance, urging anyone with information to come forward.

"If you are a parent or even a stranger, and maybe you rescued him from the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire tragedy, please contact me," she pleaded.

Anyone with information on Robinson Theuri’s whereabouts is urged to contact the school or the family immediately at 0729383360.

Like any other parent whose child is missing after the incident, Wambui is still holding on to the hope of finding him.

Brandon Kinuthia also missing after fire tragedy

The distressed mother joins yet another family who sent out an appeal requesting information about their son.

Another of the missing students is Brandon Kinuthia, a development that has thrown his parents into panic.

They sent out a passionate appeal requesting the public to help them find their missing son.

The tragic incident at Hillside Endarasha Academy left the community in shock, with many parents anxiously waiting for updates on their children.

What you need to know about Hillside Endarasha fire

• The burnt dormitory housed 156 boys, all of whom were boarders; the school has a total enrolment of 824 students, with 316 boarders.
• A prayer service was held on September 8 to honour the pupils who died in the tragic incident.
• President William Ruto declared a three-day mourning period from September 9 to September 11 to honour the pupils who died in the fire.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura Guthua, journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke