Nine of the students will be laid to rest today, ten tomorrow, and the final two on Saturday.
Several leaders attended the service, including Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former Defense CS Eugene Wamalwa, and Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga.
Governor Kahiga announced that the 143 students who survived the fire would receive dignity kits before returning to school.