- Irene Wanjiru expressed her concern for the lack of sufficient information about the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire tragedy
- The parent said there is no clear information about the condition of the students, which has left them more traumatized
- The 72-year-old grandfather said his grandson was among the students who have not yet been found following the tragedy
Pain – A heartbroken mother has painfully opened up about her worries following the fire tragedy at Hillside Endarasha Academy.
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A worried Irene Wanjiru traveled more than 380 kilometers to reach the school in Kieni, Nyeri county, where about 17 students died.
Where is Irene Wanjiru from?
He was traveling from Maua, County Meruto the school where his son attends, hoping to find answers following the tragedy.
The parent made the trip following the heartbreaking news of the fire at the educational institution.
Like many, the woman seemed restless as she waited for more information about the ordeal.
“There is no information that they have given me, and it is very sad because you do not know where the child is or the condition of the student, there is no clear information because some reports say that the students are in the wild, others in the hospital. And that is what traumatizes us all,” he said sadly.
My grandson is in grade 8, Rukwaro says
The 72-year-old man also went to the area where his grandson's schools were following the terrible news.
John Rukwaro was still working on what happened while expressing his hope to find his grandson alive.
“My grandson is in the 6th grade, and he is among the students who have not been found so far. But I hope he will be found because everything is possible,” he said calmly.
Why did Ogamba stop his trip to China?
In another statement, the Minister of Education Julius Migos Ogamba cut short his trip to China after the school fire.
Ogamba attended the 9th Conference of FOCAC heads and the President William Ruto but he returned personally to manage to deal with disasters.
The Ministry of Education confirmed that the Minister returned Kenya to ensure prompt action and support for those affected.
The investigation into the cause of the midnight fire continues as the nation mourns the deaths of young people.
What more do you need to know about the Endarasha fire tragedy?
- William Ruto declared three days of national mourning in honor of the fire victims
- Ruto ordered an investigation into the fire that caused the deaths of young people in the Hillside Endarasha area
- The Ministry of Education revealed that the dormitory that burnt down housed 156 boys
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