Hillside Academy Owner Breaks Silence after Fire Claimed 21 Students

 

Hillside Endarasha Academy director David Kinyua

David Kinyua, Hillside Endarasha Academy director has broken his silence almost two weeks after a fire at the school claimed 21 lives.

Speaking to the media, Kinyua says he has also lost kids as he had been with the students for years.

'I have been affected by what happened. I request everyone to help us with prayers and ask God to help us heal soon. I have been saddened by this tragedy. I was with them for 13 years and I did not expect this at any point."

Kinyua said they had also been allowed to start repairs.

"We were permitted to start repairs for the dormitory on Saturday. We have called the parents, the reverend and education officers for prayers and talks to see how to resume normal functioning.” 

The director said they have a committee responsible for the children who lost their items in the fire tragedy.

He said they also got a lot of help from well-wishers who offered to help the children affected during the fire tragedy.

"The affected children will not buy anything. They will get all the essentials they need. The well-wishers are willing to support them," Kinyua said. 

He also thanked the DCI saying they are waiting for the report.

"I also thank the Kenya Red Cross for taking data and for the counselling sessions. They stood with us during that difficult time," the director said.

On September 6, a fire broke out in one of the dorms at Hillside Academy.

BY  PENINAH NJOKI