The High Court in Nyeri has barred the reopening of the boarding facilities at Hillside Endarasha Academy after two non-governmental organisations filed a lawsuit, accusing the school management of endangering the safety of its learners. The institution has been closed since September 5 following a dormitory fire that claimed the lives of 21 boys. The lawsuit, filed on October 7, claims that the respondents hurried the reopening of the school without ensuring that necessary safety measures were in place for the students. They argued that the school management failed to meet the prescribed safety standards for both the school structures and the learning environment. The petition also pointed out that the actions of the respondents violated the children’s constitutional right to quality basic education.

Source: Daily Nation October 12, 2024 18:06 UTC