Kenya: Parents, Rights Groups File 2 Petitions in Nyeri Over Endarasha Fire Tragedy

Nyeri — Parents who lost their sons in the Endarasha fire tragedy, together with human rights groups, have filed two petitions in the Nyeri High Court seeking compensation and justice — one year after the incident.

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.

The…