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Government in a spot over failure to enforce safety rules in schools

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Parents gather outside Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County after a fire incident claimed the lives of 18 learners on Sept 6, 2024. [Amos Kiarie, Standard]

The government is under scrutiny following the deaths of 17 learners at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County, as it has emerged that safety guidelines to protect the minors were not enforced.

Despite the formation of numerous task forces and the generation of various reports on school safety, field officers have consistently failed to ensure compliance over the years.

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