Parents of Hillside Endarasha Fire Victims Decry Government Inaction, Reject Public Inquest on Tragedy’s First Anniversary

In the quiet halls of the Nyeri Catholic Secretariat, where flickering candle flames danced like silent sentinels, a somber gathering marked the first anniversary of one of Kenya’s most heart-wrenching school tragedies. On September 5, 2024, a devastating dormitory fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County claimed the lives of 21 young boys, leaving […]

High Court Ends Endarasha Hillside Academy Fire Case by Consent

Nyeri, Kenya|The High Court in Nyeri has formally adopted a consent agreement between two human rights lobby groups and the Board of Management of Endarasha Hillside Academy, effectively concluding a legal battle over the school’s reopening following a tragic dormitory fire in September 2024. The consent, filed on February 3, 2025, was endorsed by Justice […]

Government to Connect 1 Million Households to Electricity in 20 Months

Sh36 Billion Allocated for Nationwide Electrification Under Last-Mile Connectivity Project The Kenyan government has unveiled an ambitious plan to connect one million households to electricity within the next 20 months under the Last-Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP). Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki announced that the government will invest Sh36 billion in the nationwide electrification initiative, which […]