Kenya Power’s Findings from Investigation into Deadly Endarasha Academy Fire

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• Kenya Power clarified that the tragic fire at Hillside Academy was not caused by any fault in its power supply network after a preliminary investigation.

• The company extended condolences to the affected families and is working with investigative agencies to determine the true cause of the fire.

A Kenya Power employee at the scene of the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire

Kenya Power has addressed the tragic fire incident at Hillside Academy in Nyeri County, which took place on the morning of Friday, September 6, 2024. 

The fire claimed the lives of 21 children and destroyed a dormitory at Endarasha Academy, sparking widespread reports and speculation, some of which implicated Kenya Power.

In a statement released on September 10, 2024, Kenya Power extended heartfelt condolences to the families affected and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured children. The company expressed, "May the souls of all the departed children rest in eternal peace."

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Following a preliminary investigation, Kenya Power clarified that there is no connection between the fire and any faults in its power supply network. 

According to the company, the school is supplied by a low-voltage line from the Mweiga sub-station, which remained stable at the time of the incident, with no reports of electrical issues. 

Immediately after the fire, a technical team was dispatched to assess the site, and they found all Kenya Power installations, including the meter, earthing, and transformers, to be intact. 

Additionally, the fire did not affect two prepaid meters located within the school premises, nor did it impact nearby customers connected to the same transformer

Kenya Power emphasized that there is no evidence linking the fire to its power infrastructure. 

The company is committed to collaborating with investigative agencies to uncover the true cause of the fire. In its statement, Kenya Power reiterated, "We have ascertained there was no link between the cause of the fire and any fault on our network as alleged in sections of media reports."

Kenya Power also highlighted its focus on electrical safety, noting that, as part of its standard protocol for fire incidents, the team in Nyeri swiftly disconnected the power supply to the school as a precautionary measure.