Endarasha Fire: Kenyans Heartbroken As Family, Friends Mourn Victims During Memorial Service

• Kenyans were moved as they saw the pain of the families and friends of the victims of the Hillside Endarasha Academy incident
• They consoled the bereaved in several ways, with many penning encouraging prayers in the comment section
• Others penned uplifting messages as they hoped the families grieving their loved ones would find comfort

Nyeri - Kenyans have joined bereaved families of the victims of the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire in their mourning moment.

The heartbroken families and friends gathered at Mweiga Stadium for a memorial service on Thursday, September 26.

The caskets of the 21 students who unfortunately passed away in the inferno were paraded in the tent.

"Emotions run high as the bodies of 21 Hillside Endarasha Academy victims are paraded at Mweiga Stadium for a memorial service," read the caption on the post shared by NTV Kenya.

Parents wailing during Endarasha pupils' memorial service

The tent was full of people who were devastated at the loss of the lives of the young kids, with tears freely flowing down their cheeks.

A man identified the victims by their names and described them in a few words, which cut deep into the hearts of the guests.

Some could not help but wail, expressing their deep grief following the painful death of the students.

Kenyans console grieving Endarasha families

The scene moved several Kenyans as they headed to the comment section to share their views.

Sukus Sukus:

"Dear Lord, we can not comprehend fully the pain of the parents and immediate families. We can only imagine it. But you, whose consoling power extends all over the universe, purpose to accompany each parent at this moment of excruciating pain.

Lord, that isn't much to ask from you, whose power is limitless. We pray to the Lord for them. Lord, hear us."

Vivvianne Otieno Ndegwa:

"These children did not have to die, no, not at all."

Geoffrey Koech:

"God grant the affected families the fortitude to bear the loss and the peace that surpasses human understanding."

Vicky Dominic:

"The pain is not even losing the kids but the painful death they underwent. Imagine trying to save your life in vain with doors locked from the outside. Sad. May the affected families find peace."

Anthony Makau:

"The last enemy to be destroyed is death. May the families who have lost their dear children find comfort in God."

Missing boy after Endarasha fire confirmed dead

In another story, Robinson Theuri, one of the missing Endarasha Academy students, was confirmed dead.

The Grade 6 pupil was confirmed as one of the 21 victims who tragically lost their lives in the devastating fire.

While the news brought closure to the family, it brought a tragic ending to their hopes of finding him alive.

What else you need to know about Endarasha fire

• Emotional parents and guardians painfully wept during the memorial service of their children
• The mother of the missing child broke down after being offered food at the school
• David Kinyua, owner of the Endarasha School, asked Kenyans to pray for them after the tragic incident

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, current affairs journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.