DNA Confirms Identities of All 21 Endarasha Academy Fire Victims, Families Receive Closure
“We are in the process of contacting the parents, and we have a team of DCI officers and chancellors to assist in this process,” he said
By Robert Mutasi
Chief government pathologist Dr. Johansen Oduor has confirmed that DNA testing has successfully identified all 21 victims of the devastating fire at Endarasha Academy. Speaking to the media at Naromoru Hospital in Nyeri, Dr. Oduor announced the completion of the identification process, providing much-needed closure to the grieving families.
“We are pleased to announce that we have received the DNA results of the 21 Endarasha Academy victims, and all of them have been identified,” Dr. Oduor informed journalists.
This identification process was crucial for the affected families, who had endured days of uncertainty, waiting to confirm the identities of their loved ones. The tragic fire, which destroyed parts of the school, claimed the lives of several students, plunging the community into mourning.
Dr. Oduor further noted that efforts to reach out to the victims’ families were already underway. “We are in the process of contacting the parents, and we have a team of DCI officers and chancellors to assist in this process,” he said, adding that authorities were working to ensure smooth communication and to address any legal matters that may arise during the identification procedure.
Meanwhile, reports indicate that David Kinyua, the owner of Endarasha Academy, has issued a statement regarding the school’s plans for the remaining students. Kinyua assured parents that the school is making efforts to restore normalcy for the pupils upon reopening.
“We have arranged for the pupils to receive everything they need—mattresses, boxes, uniforms, shoes—so that they can return just as they left,” Kinyua said, emphasizing the school’s commitment to supporting the returning students.
The fire has raised widespread safety concerns across the region’s schools. Authorities are conducting investigations into the cause of the inferno, with preliminary reports suggesting an electrical fault as the likely cause. The government has also pledged to investigate fire safety measures in schools as part of efforts to prevent future tragedies.
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