Govt Pathologist Johnsen Oduor Releases DNA Results of 21 Endarasha Victims
Chief government pathologist Johansen Oduor confirmed on Wednesday that DNA tests for the 21 pupils who lost their lives in the Hillside Endarasha Fire Tragedy have been completed.
During a press briefing at Naromoru Hospital in Nyeri, Oduor shared that the process of notifying the parents had already begun.
A team from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), along with counselors, has been sent to assist in the release of the bodies to their families, according to the pathologist.
Oduor expressed, “We are pleased to announce that DNA results for the 21 victims from Endarasha Academy have been received, and all identities have been confirmed.”
He added, “We are currently in the process of contacting the parents, and a team of DCI officers and counselors is assisting in the process.”
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In addition, Oduor announced that after all the bodies are released, the government will provide support for the victims’ burial arrangements.
This update follows the recent government approval for the school’s reopening.
The committee investigating the tragedy has recommended reducing the number of boarding students to alleviate overcrowding.
This decision comes after DCI officers investigating the fire handed the school back to the board of management for rebuilding efforts.
School owner David Kinyua shared that once the school reopens, all parents will be invited to a prayer meeting to discuss the next steps.
Kinyua also revealed that instead of renovating the destroyed dormitory, a new one will be built.
“We have arranged for the students to be provided with essentials, including mattresses, boxes, uniforms, and shoes, so they will return just as they left,” Kinyua stated.
Govt Pathologist Johnsen Oduor Releases DNA Results of 21 Endarasha Victims
