PAY ATTENTION: TUKO.co.ke is on Facebook Channels now! Subscribe and be first to read breaking news.
Murang'a - A young father is proud of his son, who saved two pupils from the fire that razed a dormitory at Hillside Endarasha Academy.
In an interview with Nation, Paul Kung'u said he was in Thika for business when he learnt of the fire that broke out at 3 am.
"Iam very happy that my son, Louis Kiringa, saved the lives of his fellow pupils, I see my son and label him a hero. I am very happy," said Kung'u.
PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see TUKO News on your News Feed
Kiringa shared that he was already asleep in the dorm when he started feeling that it had become too hot.
"I saw other pupils running and I also started following them and on the way I saw a boy, who was still sleeping, I woke him up and told him to wake the other one so we started running. I told him to jump so that I can go for the other one," he said.
"As we were about to jump out of the windows,a teacher pulled him; I jumped with the other one after seeing that happen. I don't know if the one who was picked by the teacher was taken to the hospital; I haven't seen him since then," he added.
mmangawakodu:
"Should be awarded the medal of honours."
aww2615:
"Eish. What does he mean hambadilishi shule?"
wokabezo
"Clearly no sprinkler systems, no fire alarm systems or even smoke detectors, no fire extinguishers, even simple first aid kits, No emergencybkighting, Exit plans, prefire plans!!!!!!! Nothing😭😭😭😭 Are we students living in a dorms or a cow sheds."
Cecilia:
"May our good God comfort the hearts of this family."
In another story, Kung'u insisted that his son would continue attending Hillside Endarasha Academy despite the fire incident.
Kung'u also recounted how he received the news about the tragic fire incident at the school his son attended
The fire that erupted at the school on Thursday, September 5, claimed the lives of 21 pupils and injured at least 27 others.
Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke
Stock Markets Mostly Fall On China Woes
Nelson Havi Advises William Ruto To Protect Rigathi Gachagua Against Attacks: "It's Curse"
Kenya’s Budget Process Explained: Key Steps And Timelines, Including Finance Bill
Paul Kung'u and next frame shows his son, who saved other pupils.
Hillside Endarasha Parent Hails 12-Year-Old Son Who Saved 2 Pupils from
NTV Kenya: 12-year-old hero who rescued two schoolmates from burning dorm