President William Ruto has donated Ksh.2 million to Endarasha Hillside Academy in Nyeri County to hep replace items that were lost during a fire that burnt 21 learners to death on September 6. 2024.

Speaking on Sunday , the Head of State said that he will facilitate the burials of all the victims who were affected by the fire.

"I will send you again there with Ksh.2 million you buy items for those whose items were burnt so that our children go back to school."

Further, he has tasked Kieni Member of Parliament Njoroge Wainaina to ensure that all the victims have received aid as investigations continue.

Similarly, he said he will approach the institution's director David Kinyua after an investigation into the deadly incident is complete to help the school get back on its feet.

"I will look for Kinyua, after investigations are complete, we see how we can help that school so that we create space for our children to learn," he said.

Parents of students whose whereabouts remain unknown have remained in distress despite a declaration by the government that all the missing students have been accounted for.

Twenty-one boys have been confirmed dead as two of them died while receiving treatment in the hospital, while bodies of 19 others were recovered from the charred dormitory.

Autopsies are being carried out at Naromoru Level 4 Hospital to assist with identification.