Deadly fire kills 17 pupils at Hillside Endarasha Academy.

The fire tragedy at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Kieni, Nyeri, has claimed at least 17 lives, as confirmed by National Police Service Spokesperson Resila Onyango. 

“We have 17 pupils dead and 14 injured. We are investigating the cause and take necessary action,” she said.

As of 7:30 am, 16 deaths were confirmed, and one more pupil passed away while being rushed to the hospital. 

The pupils, reportedly burnt beyond recognition, were in a dormitory that was completely razed.

She said 14 other students sustained injuries.

15 of them are said to have been confirmed dead at the scene while one died while being rushed to the hospital.

There are fears that more bodies are likely to be recovered once the scene is fully processed.

Deputy Director DCI John Onyango, Senior Assistant IG, and Director Homicide Unit and NPS Disaster Management Unit are on their way to the school.

The scene has been preserved awaiting the homicide team.

All response teams were sent to the scene to help the situation.

Parents and guardians of the pupils have also been alerted.

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