Johansen Oduor gives update after Endarasha school fire that killed 21

•DNA testing will begin on Monday to identify the bodies of children who died in a fire in Endarasha.

Govt pathologist Johansen Oduor
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Government Pathologist, Johansen Oduor has given an update on how the impending postmortem on Endarasha fire victims will go on.

Oduor is to carry out a postmortem on the 21 bodies of pupils at Hillside Academy, Endarasha on Monday.

The 21 died after a dormitory that was holding 152 students caught fire.

"We have concluded the process of recovery of the bodies of the deceased who were involved with this fire incident. We have managed to 19 bodies, which we put in body bags they are to be taken to the hospital so that next week we start the phase of postmortem" - said Oduor.

DNA testing will begin on Monday to identify the bodies of children who died in a fire at a Kenyan boarding school, local authorities have said.

At least 21 children, with an average age of nine, are believed to have died, with one official telling journalists some of the bodies were burnt beyond recognition.

The fire broke out in a dormitory housing 156 boys at the Hillside Endarasha Academy around 23:00 local time on Thursday.

Bad roads delayed firefighters, but people living nearby rushed to help with rescue efforts.

Officials say 17 children remain unaccounted for - with some parents and relatives camping at the school to demand answers.

Government officials have called on those who helped rescue students to bring the children back to the school to help with tracing.

The Red Cross have set up a tracing desk and are offering support to those affected.

The cause of the fire is still unknown.

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