Meru woman and mum Irene Wanjiru (l) travelled over 380 kilometres to her son's school, Hillside Endarasha Academy (r). Photo: Citizen TV Kenya, Reuters.

Endarasha Fire: Parent Laments Lack Of Information, Says It's Traumatising

Meru woman and mum Irene Wanjiru (l) travelled over 380 kilometres to her son's school, Hillside Endarasha Academy (r). Photo: Citizen TV Kenya, Reuters.

  • Irene Wanjiru expressed her anxiety at the lack of adequate information about the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire incident
  • The parent said there was no clear information on the state of the pupils, which left them more traumatised
  • A 72-year-old grandfather said his grandson was among the pupils who were yet to be found following the incident

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Nyeri - A heartbroken woman has painfully opened up about the anxiety surrounding the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire incident.

An anxious Irene Wanjiru covered over 380 kilometres to get to the school in Kieni, Nyeri county, where at least 18 pupils died.

Where are missing Hillside Endarasha Academy pupils?

She was travelling from Maua, Meru county, to the school where her child was enrolled, hoping to get answers.

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The parent made her way following the heartbreaking news of the fire outbreak in the educational institution.

Like many, the woman looked restless as she waited for more information about the unfortunate turn of events.

"There is no information that they have given me, and it is so traumatising because you do not know where the child is or the pupil's state. There is no clear information as some reports say the pupils are in the bush, others in hospital, and that is what is traumatising all of us," she heartbreakingly said.

A 72-year-old man also went to the scene where his grandson schools following the terrible news.

John Rukwaro was still processing what had transpired as he expressed his optimism of finding his grandson alive.

"My grandson is in Grade 6, and he is among the pupils who, until now, have not been found. But I am optimistic he will be found because everything is possible," he calmly said.

Why did Education CS cut short his China trip?

In another story, Education CS Julius Migos Ogamba cut short his China trip after the tragic fire at the school.

Ogamba attended the 9th FOCAC Summit with President William Ruto but returned to personally oversee the disaster response.

The Ministry of Education confirmed the CS headed back to Kenya to ensure swift action and support for the affected.

Investigations into the cause of the midnight fire were underway as the nation mourned the loss of young lives.

What more you need to know about Endarasha fire incident

  • William Ruto declared three days of national mourning in honour of the fire victims
  • Ruto ordered investigations into the Hillside Endarasha fire that killed young lives
  • The Ministry of Education disclosed the burnt dormitory was housing 156 boys

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

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Meru woman and mum Irene Wanjiru (l) travelled over 380 kilometres to her son's school, Hillside Endarasha Academy (r). Photo: Citizen TV Kenya, Reuters.
Meru woman and mum Irene Wanjiru (l) travelled over 380 kilometres to her son's school, Hillside Endarasha Academy (r). Photo: Citizen TV Kenya, Reuters.
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