Names of 21 pupils who died in Hillside Academy fire

The 21 died when their dormitory was razed by fire on September 5.

In Summary
  • The fire raged through the dormitory of the boarding school, killing boys who were sleeping.
  • More than 150 pupils were in the dormitory when it caught fire on September 5.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua pays at the memorial service for the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire victims in Nyeri, on September 26, 2024
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua pays at the memorial service for the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire victims in Nyeri, on September 26, 2024
Image: DPCS

The names of the 21 pupils who died during the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire incident have been revealed.

The 21 died when their dormitory was razed on September 5.

The fire raged through the dormitory of the boarding school, killing boys who were sleeping. 

More than 150 pupils were in the dormitory when it caught fire on September 5.

The names of the pupils who lost their lives and their attributes have been given as follows

1. Roy Victor - enthusiastic and responsible

2. John Komu - outgoing and adventurous

3. Timothy Wamae - persistent and reserved

4. Emmanuel Maina - creative and calm

5. Success King'ori - responsible and disciplined

6. Samvin Munene - cheerful and well-groomed

7. Timothy Weru - kindhearted and jovial

8. Kent Mungai - compassionate and industrious

9. Ferdinand Karuku - humble and innovative

10. Kevin Kabogo - social and ambitious

11. Travis Kariuki - humble and well-mannered 

12. Roy Branton - empathetic and hardworking

13. Lewis Machira - curious and gentle

14. Collins Mureithi - confident and lively

15. Robinson Theuri - diligent and generous 

16. Bernard Warutere - influential and approachable

17. John Munga - God-fearing and warm-hearted

18. Michael Ndung'u - artistic and quiet

19. Lewis Wairagu - brilliant and organised

20. Emmanuel Gachoroyo - outstanding and realistic

21. Ernest Ngaruhia - talented and visionary

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