Kalonzo Musyoka Proposes Renaming Hillside Endarasha School In Memory Of 21 Deceased Boys

• The memorial service of 21 boys killed in the Hillside Endarasha fire was held at Mweiga Stadium in Nyeri county
• Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka proposed that the institution be renamed Hillside Endarasha Memorial School
• He stated that they would support the parents of the victims and advised them to be prayerful as God is still on the throne

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Nyeri - A memorial service for the 21 boys who tragically lost their lives in a dormitory fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy was held at Mweiga Stadium.

The boys died on the night of September 6, a tragedy that sent shockwaves throughout the country.

During the service, emotions ran high as grieving parents wept upon seeing their loved ones' bodies arrive at the venue.

What name did Kalonzo propose for Endarasha Academy?

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, deeply affected by the incident, urged schools to ensure that dormitory doors unlock to the outside to prevent such tragedies in the future.

He proposed renaming the institution to Hillside Endarasha Memorial School in honour of the lost young souls.

"I handled the Changuli High School tragedy when I was Minister for Education, and we implemented an amazing approach: all school dormitory doors should be designed to unlock to the outside to allow children to escape during emergencies. I would like to propose renaming the school to Hillside Endarasha Memorial School so that we can remember these children forever."

What advice did Kalonzo give Endarasha parents?

Additionally, the Azimio co-principal urged parents to continue praying, emphasising that God is still in control. He advised against questioning God's will.

"To the people of Kieni and Nyeri, God is on the throne. As your friends, we stand with you at this moment of unmeasurable grief. To the parents, family and friends of these precious little angels, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hold on to this: God is on the throne," he said.

Hillside Endarasha School cuts boarding capacity

Meanwhile, David Kinyua, the owner of the Hillside Endarasha School revealed that the boarding capacity will be reduced from 330 to 195.

He disclosed that the facility does not have enough space to accommodate all students following the incident.

Additionally, he stated that pupils whose homes are closer to the school will not be allowed to board.

What else you need to know about Hillside Endarasha fire

• A mother of a missing child after the Endarasha fire was heartbroken after being offered food
• David Kinyua asked Kenyans to pray for the school community after the tragedy
• Head of Public Service Felix Kosgei advised that all schools be furnished with standard infrastructure to avoid similar tragedies

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