Hillside Endarasha Academy Parent Says He Doesn't Plan To Transfer Son From School: "Ni Ajali"

• A parent, Paul Kung'u, insisted that his son will continue attending Hillside Endarasha Academy despite the fire incident
• Kung'u also recounted how he received the news about the tragic fire incident at the school his son attends
• The fire that erupted at the school on Thursday, September 5, claimed the lives of 21 pupils and injured at least 27 others

Paul Kung'u, a parent of a student at Hillside Endarasha Academy, confirmed he has no plans to transfer his son from the school following the fire incident.

The Endarasha fire incident that occurred on Thursday, September 5, claimed the lives of 21 pupils and left at least 27 injured.

Why won't Kung'u transfer son from Endarasha Academy?

In an interview with Nation, Kung'u stated that he believes the tragic incident was simply an accident, like any other.

He added that the incident will not prompt him to transfer his son to another school, as accidents can occur anywhere.

"So, in my opinion, my son will keep attending school," Kung'u said.

He also urged parents who lost their children to continue trusting in God, as He will provide strength during these difficult times.

How did Kung'u find out about Endarasha fire?

Kung'u also described how he learned about the fire incident at the school where his son is enrolled.

He said he was in Thika when he received a call informing him of the tragedy.

"I left Thika immediately and rushed to Hillside. I am happy that my son is okay and that he rescued other students from the fire. I am labelling him a hero. I am so happy," Kung'u added.

Mum of missing child weeps after being given food at Endarasha

This comes after a grieving mother at Endarasha Academy, overwhelmed with sorrow, rejected a food offer, expressing her despair over the search for her missing child.

Her emotional breakdown, as she covered her face, prompted other parents seated behind her to join in the collective mourning.

This happened after an unidentified group attempted to offer food to the distraught parents.

What else you need to know about Endarasha fire

• Emotions run high as prayer service was held in memory of the 21 pupils who perished in Endarasha Academy fire.
• Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua prayed for the families of those affected by the Hillside Endarasha fire.
• President William Ruto declared a three-day mourning period from September 9 to September 11 to honour the 17 pupils who died in the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire.

Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke