- The Principal said she was receiving calls from parents who had panicked.
- She, however, clarified saying teachers and students were all safe in school.
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Muthetheni Girls is not among the schools closed in Machakos due to unrest over fire incidents.
Several schools across the country have reported unrest after their dormitories were razed.
Earlier, there were reports that Muthetheni Girls was among the schools closed due to school fires.
However, speaking to the Star on Tuesday, Muthetheni Girls Principal urged parents to be calm, and the school is in session.
The Principal said she was receiving calls from parents who had panicked.
She, however, clarified saying teachers and students were all safe in school.
"We are in school and everything is going well at our institution. I was wondering why the parents were calling to inquire about the safety of their children. I would like to assure that the girls are safe and classes are on," she said.
She urged parents who have been calling the school to settle down because learning is progressing well.
Some schools across the country are experiencing unrest due to fire tragedies.
Last week, there was a fire tragedy at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri that claimed the lives of 21 children.
Three other learners at the Isiolo Girls High School sustained injuries after a fire ran through dormitories at the school on Saturday, sparking protests from locals.
Other schools where fire has been reported are Njia Boys High School, Uhuru Secondary School, Bukhalalire Secondary School in Busia County, and Ortum Boys in West Pokot County.
President William Ruto declared a three-day national mourning period following the deaths of pupils at Hillside Endarasha Academy.
The pupils died after a fire broke out in a dormitory at the school around 11 pm.
He further directed that the Kenyan and the East African Community (EAC) flags be flown at half-mast during the mourning period.
The flags will be flown half-mast from dawn on Monday, September 9, 2024, until sunset on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.
This will be done at the State House, all Kenyan diplomatic missions, public buildings, public grounds, all military bases, posts, and stations, all Naval vessels of the Republic of Kenya, and throughout the entire territory of the Republic of Kenya.
Ruto on Monday held a meeting with leaders from the Interior and Education ministries.
The president ordered a speedy conclusion of an investigation into the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire tragedy.
The President directed the two ministries to ensure compliance with school boarding regulations.