Parents, rights groups file 2 petitions in Nyeri over Endarasha fire tragedy

The petitions, lodged by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), the Elimu Bora Working Group, and a section of the parents, call on the court to compel the government to take action against Ministry of Education officials and the school administration for alleged negligence. -..

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Parents and human rights groups have filed two petitions in the Nyeri High Court seeking compensation and justice over the Endarasha fire tragedy, which occurred one year ago.

The petitions, filed by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), the Elimu Bora Working Group, and parents, accuse Ministry of Education officials and the school administration of alleged negligence.
Mary Kambo, a KHRC officer, stated parents believe negligence was to blame, emphasizing that children should not be returned in "charred form."
Lawyer Raphael Okubo confirmed a civil claim will seek damages under the Fatal Accidents Act and the Law Reform Act, drawing parallels to the 2001 Kyanguli Secondary School fire tragedy.

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