- The terrible fire at Hillside Endarasha School, which claimed the lives of 18 people, continues to consume Kieni, while 14 other students continue to fight for survival in the hospital
- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua joined local leaders including Nyeri governor Mutahi Kahiga at the scene of the incident to console the grieving parents and those affected by the tragedy
- In an emotional state, Gachagua visited the remains of the dormitory and prayed for strength and comfort for the families
- The vice president, visibly moved by the loss, struggled to contain his emotions during the prayer, his voice trembling
Pain – The pain and devastation in Kieni following the fire tragedy at the Hillside Endarasha Academy school has continued to engulf the nation.
Source: UGC
In the case of Thursday, September 5, the fire engulfed the school, causing the death of 18 students, while 14 others continue to fight for survival in medical centers.
Local leaders led by Nyeri governor Mutahi Kahiga were among the first to arrive at the scene to console the heartbroken parents.
Later they were joined by the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua evening, who came to offer his personal condolences and support to the bereaved families.
How did Gachagua interact with the grieving parents of Hillside Endarasha
In an emotional situation that has since spread on social networks, the deputy president was seen visiting the remains of the dormitory, accompanied by security officers.
His haunted face showed the seriousness of the moment as he surveyed the damage left by the fire.
Governor Kahiga then led Gachagua to a group of parents, some of whom were clinging to hope that their children might have survived. The pain in the air was clear.
Gachagua, visibly moved, offered a prayer in his native dialect Kikuyuasking for strength and comfort for the affected families.
His strong voice at the beginning, began to tremble as his emotions increased to see the parents who were heartbroken.
At one point, an officer standing beside the DP was seen wiping away tears, struggling to hold back his emotions as Gachagua's voice cracked with grief.
How did Gachagua deal with the parents of the Endarasha fire victims?
As reported earlier, parents who watched the scene where the children perished after being burned beyond recognition cried and screamed, unable to bear the grief of the village losing more than a dozen young souls in hours.
They had camped at the scene, wanting to see the horror and the place where the boys spent their last moments before their lives were consumed by the fire.
Initially, their efforts were rebuffed until the DP arrived on the scene and allowed them to view the hostel 'with closure'.
What you need to know about the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire tragedy
- The dormitory that burned down had 156 boys at the time, all of whom were boarders; the school has a total of 824 students, and 316 are boarders
- TUKO.co.ke shared pictures of parents braving the early morning cold to find out about their children's whereabouts
- Kenyans were saddened by the tragedy that befell the school, taking to social media to express their feelings.
- Patrick Gikandi, a father, expressed his fear when he heard about the fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy, where his son studies.
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