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Leaders mourn 17 students lost in hillside academy fire

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Homicide detectives gather outside Hillside Endarasha Academy admin block as they wait to establish the fire that has left at least 18 pupils dead and 27 seriously injured. [Amos Kiarie, Standard]

In the wake of the tragic fire that claimed the lives of 17 students and left many others severely injured at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri, leaders and diplomats have expressed their heartfelt condolences.

At the forefront of the sympathies is the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), which has expressed profound sorrow over the devastating loss.

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