Endarasha Fire Tragedy: Grief, Heartbreak As Missing Boy Confirmed Among 21 Victims

• Robinson Theuri, one of the missing Hillside Endarasha Academy students, is dead
• The Grade 6 student was confirmed as one of the 21 victims who tragically lost their lives in the devastating fire
• While the news brings closure to the family, it brings a tragic ending to their hopes of finding him alive

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Robinson Theuri, a Grade 6 student, has been confirmed as one of the 21 victims who tragically lost their lives in the devastating fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy.

His family’s worst fears were realized after days of desperate searching and appeals for information about his whereabouts.

Robinson's parents in anguish

Robinson's mother, Angeline Wambui, shared the heartbreaking development with TUKO.co.ke.

She expressed her anguish and confusion over her son's demise in such a fashion.

Wambui was optimistic her son was alive after reports emerged that the 11-year-old was safely evacuated from the burning dormitory.

Wambui mentioned that a friend saw Robinson being led to the fire assembly point.

How did Robinson disappear?

The students were given blankets to shield themselves from the cold. However, after that moment, the youngster was never seen again.

Robinson’s mother had issued a heartfelt plea for anyone with information to come forward, but her hopes were dashed with the confirmation of his death.

This tragic development has left Robinson's family in shock as they had been holding on to hope that the young boy would be found alive.

A total of 156 boys resided in the dormitory, all of them boarders.

Despite efforts to evacuate and rescue as many students as possible, 21 did not survive, including Robinson.

The school, families, and community members remain devastated by the loss of so many young lives, and questions about the cause of the fire and evacuation procedures persist.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the affected families during this incredibly difficult time.

What you need to know about Hillside Endarasha Academy fire

• The fire, which tore through the boys' dormitory on September 6, has left a trail of grief and unanswered questions.
• President William Ruto declared a national three-day mourning period from September 9 to September 11 in honour of the pupils who perished.
• A prayer service was held on September 8 to remember the victims as families continue to grapple with their grief.