Former Nairobi boss Mike Sonko has announced that the Sonko Rescue Team will step in to support the families of two pupils who died at Emmanuel New Life Academy in Kayole.
In a statement Sonko noted that his rescue team will cover all the morgue costs, procure coffins, and provide free transportation of the bodies of the pupils to their respective homes.
“I have just received the deeply shocking news of the tragic passing on of two innocent pupils at Emmanuel New Life Centre in Kayole, which occurred due to the collapse of two huge concrete blocks onto the school from a neighboring building under construction. As the Good Deeds Ambassador, through the Sonko Rescue Team, we will cover all the morgue fees, provide free transportation of the bodies to their respective upcountry homes, and procure coffins to ensure that the departed innocent kids receive a dignified farewell,” Sonko noted.
Former Governor Sonko Offers Assistance to Bereaved Kayole Families. Photo: Courtesy.
He moreover extended his condolences to the families, relatives, and friends of the deceased pupils following the tragic incident.
The tragic incident occurred on the afternoon of Monday, October 6, 2025, when construction debris from a nearby building site collapsed onto the Emmanuel New Life Academy compound in Kayole.
At the time, PP2 pupils were washing their hands when the debris suddenly fell into the school, striking four children.
The victims were immediately rushed to Uwezo Clinic for emergency treatment, but two of the pupils were pronounced dead on arrival.
The remaining two children, who sustained serious injuries, were later transferred to Mama Lucy Hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment.
Meanwhile, detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have launched an inquiry to identify and apprehend the owner of the building linked to the fatal incident.
