Kenya Power has denied claims that the tragic fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County that left 21 students dead and several others injured was caused by an electrical fault.
The company responded to witness reports, including a parent who stated that sparks from a light bulb near the dormitory’s main door ignited the blaze.
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In a statement released on Tuesday, Kenya Power addressed concerns over the cause of the deadly fire. After conducting a preliminary analysis, the company confirmed that no faults were detected in their electrical network.
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According to Kenya Power, the protection system from the meter box to the substation supplying the school was in perfect working order at the time of the incident.
The company emphasized that on the night of the fire, the electrical line servicing the school was stable, and all installations remained intact. After receiving news of the fire, Kenya Power swiftly took precautionary measures by shutting off the power supply to the school to prevent any further risks.
The company highlighted its commitment to electrical safety, clarifying that the line feeding the school was a low-voltage line from the Mweiga sub-station, and there were no reported electrical issues at the time of the fire.
Kenya Power also mentioned that the fire damaged none of the nearby transformers, meters, or other equipment.
Furthermore, two prepaid meters located within the school’s complex and those of nearby customers using the same transformer remained unaffected.
Kenya Power reiterated that their investigation confirmed no link between the electrical network and the fire, dismissing reports that suggested otherwise.
This tragic incident has led to further investigations into the actual cause of the fire as families and authorities seek answers.
