The president William Ruto has expressed his sadness after 16 Pupils died in a very tragic incident. “Our thoughts are with the families of the children who have lost their lives in the fire tragedy at the Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County. This is devastating news. We pray for speedy recovery to the survivors.

I instruct relevant authorities to thoroughly investigate this horrific incident. Those responsible will be held to account.

The Government under the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of the National Government is mobilising all the necessary resources to support the affected families.

Poleni sana”, president William Ruto said.