President William Ruto expressed his condolences for the families of the children who tragically lost their lives in a fire at Hillside Endarasha Primary in Nyeri County. The fire broke out while students were sleeping, resulting in the deaths of at least 17 children and injuring 13 others. The cause of the fire is under investigation, with authorities warning that the death toll may increase.
President Ruto described the incident as devastating and offered prayers for the speedy recovery of the survivors. He stated that the government is mobilizing resources to support the affected families. Deputy Rigathi Gachagua also extended condolences to the families and the school community.
Boarding schools are common in Kenya to minimize travel time and enhance academic focus. Tragically, similar incidents have occurred in the past, such as a school fire in Nairobi in 2017 that claimed the lives of 10 high school students.
The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report, and the story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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