Former Nairobi Governor 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 on Wednesday, October 8, Sonko said 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,” said Sonko.
The former governor also extended his condolences to the families, relatives, and friends of the deceased pupils following the tragic incident.
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“May the Almighty God rest their souls in eternal peace. May He Grant comfort, strength, and hope to the deceased families, relatives, teachers, and all the pupils of Emmanuel New Life Academy during this difficult period they're undergoing,” Sonko added.
The incident happened on Monday, October 6, 2025, in the afternoon, after construction debris from a neighboring building site collapsed onto the school compound.
PP2 learners were washing their hands when the debris collapsed into the school and hit four children.
The pupils were rushed to Uwezo Clinic for emergency treatment. However, two students were pronounced dead upon arrival.
The other two injured learners were referred to Mama Lucy Hospital, where they were admitted.
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have since launched investigations to trace the owner of the building linked to the tragedy.
