- David Kinyua has announced plans to reduce the dormitory capacity at Hillside Endarasha College
- He said the number will be reduced from 330 to 195 because the school does not have enough rooms to accommodate all the students
- Furthermore, Kinyua advised that students whose houses are close to the school will not be allowed to enter
Pain – The owner of the Hillside Endarasha Academy school has addressed the public for the first time following the fatal fire that occurred in the school and resulted in the deaths of 21 boys.
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In his statement, David Kinyua Wambugu responded to concerns about the school's dormitories, which were recently returned to him by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation.
Why does Endarasha school reduce the capacity of each dormitory?
Wambugu announced that the school's dormitory capacity will be reduced from 330 students to 195. To implement this change, students living near the school will no longer be allowed to enter.
“Because we do not have enough space for boarding students, all students whose houses are near the school will remain full-time scholars so that we can afford fewer boys. The rest will return home, there were 164 boys and 166 girls,” said Kinyua.
The fire sparked outrage among Kenyans, who wanted answers about its cause.
In addition, some leaders are calling for the strengthening of security measures and improving infrastructure in boarding schools to ensure the safety and well-being of students and reassure parents.
At the same time, the government promised to pay all the medical expenses of the victims and funeral expenses.
What did David Kinyua say about the Endarasha fire tragedy?
Kinyua regretted losing the students suddenly.
He explained that they decided to move the boys' dormitory to a different area within the school to avoid trauma to the students.
In addition, Kinyua mentioned that a committee has been created to ensure that the children who lost everything due to the fire are compensated with new things.
What else do you need to know about the Endarasha fire tragedy?
- Head of Public Service Felix Kosgei said that all boarding schools must have normal infrastructure
- Martha Karua raised three questions that have not been answered since the fire tragedy that shook the country
- A mother who had not found her son refused food while stressing her concern about the child's disappearance
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