In a significant development, Hillside Endarasha Academy is set to reopen as it undergoes substantial modifications following the recent regulations.

The school management has come up with strict restrictions and instructions for the safety of learners. These measures will lead to a reduced number of students in the dormitories.

For instance, the timber dormitories have been removed as well as emergency exits being modified for safety purposes.

David Kinyua, the owner of Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri, has signaled parents, teachers and the religious leaders to offer help in the school reopening process.

“We will call parents, teachers, education officers and religious leaders to see how they can help with efforts to re-open,” he said. 

Mr. Kinyua also thanked the DCI for their active participation in the investigation of the fire tragedy at the school.

“After weeks of investigative work by the DCI, the investigation has now concluded, paving the way for the funerals next week.

“Families who lost loved ones in the tragedy will finally be able to lay their deceased to rest and begin the healing process,” acting regional commissioner Pius Murugi said.

Additionally, the community is rallying to support the school and address the aftermath of the incident.

“The reopening date shall be communicated after the burials. The government is taking care of the victims and has fully budgeted for all the expenses that have occurred.”

He added that there will be an interdenominational memorial service in Mweiga, Nyeri County, before the victims are laid to rest.

This comes at a time when the school is waiting for further instructions from the Regional Director of Education to give a way forward on whether the KPSEA candidates will be transferred to another school or sit for their exam at the same school.