The service is taking place at Mwiga Stadium as had earlier been announced by the government.
The 21 died when their dormitory was razed on September 6.
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Education CS Julius Migos Ogamba during the memorial service of the 21 victims of the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire at Mwega Stadium in Nyeri County on September 26, 2024
The interdenominational memorial service for the 21 victims of the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire tragedy is underway in Nyeri.
The service is taking place at Mwiga Stadium as had earlier been announced by the government.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, Education CS Julius Ogamba and other leaders, are attending the service.
The programme will be coordinated by Bishop Paul Wanjohi.
The 21 died when their dormitory was razed on September 6.
The fire raged through the dormitory of the boarding school, killing the boys who were asleep.
More than 150 pupils were in the dormitory when it caught fire on September 5.
Some of the parents during the memorial service of the 21 victims of the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire at Mwega Stadium in Nyeri County on September 26, 2024Some of the parents and pupils at the memorial service of the 21 victims of the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire at Mwega Stadium in Nyeri County on September 26, 2024Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during the memorial service of the 21 victims of the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire at Mwega Stadium in Nyeri County on September 26, 2024Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua with other leaders during the memorial service of the 21 victims of the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire at Mwega Stadium in Nyeri County on September 26, 2024Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during the memorial service of the 21 victims of the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire at Mwega Stadium in Nyeri County on September 26, 2024
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