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Nyeri, Kenya – The Law Society of Kenya (LSK), led by its President, Faith Odhiambo, has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic dormitory fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy, which claimed the lives of several students.
In a statement released by the LSK, President Odhiambo extended the society’s heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wished a swift recovery to the students who were injured in the fire. The incident, which occurred at the boarding school in Edarasha, Nyeri County, has sent shockwaves throughout the nation.
“The @LawSocietyofKe extends heartfelt condolences to the families of the students who died in the dormitory fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy,” the statement read. “We wish all those injured a full and speedy recovery.”
The LSK emphasized that this tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need to enhance safety measures and standards in schools, particularly boarding institutions. The statement called on the Ministry of Education and other stakeholders to conduct a comprehensive review of current safety guidelines to prevent such tragedies in the future.
“We urge our education sector stakeholders, led by the Ministry of Education, to aggressively reevaluate safety guidelines for boarding schools,” the LSK urged. “Even where such tragedies are caused by accidents, we must ensure we have reliable response mechanisms to avert harm to and loss of lives of our children.”
The LSK’s call for action underscores the importance of safeguarding students’ well-being, with President Odhiambo leading the charge for immediate improvements in school safety protocols.
As the nation mourns the loss of these young lives, the LSK’s message resonates with many who believe that more must be done to protect the country’s children from such preventable tragedies.
The tragedy has sparked a national conversation about the adequacy of safety measures in schools, with many hoping that this heartbreaking incident will lead to meaningful change.
May the innocent souls of the students rest in peace.
