Last Updated on 06/09/2024 by Arun jain
NAIROBI, Kenya – A fire at a school dormitory in Kenya killed 17 students and left 13 others with serious burns, police said Friday, and the death toll was feared to rise.
Police spokesperson Resila Onyango said the cause of Thursday night’s fire at Hillside Andrasha Primary in Nyeri County, north of Nairobi, was being investigated.
President William Ruto described the news as “devastating” and said action would be taken against those responsible.
“I direct the authorities concerned to conduct a thorough investigation into this horrific incident. Those responsible will be held to account.” He wrote on social media platform X.
His deputy, Rigathy Gachagua, urged school administrators to ensure that safety guidelines recommended by the Ministry of Education for boarding schools are followed.
Boarding schools are popular in Kenya, as parents believe they give students more time to study without long commutes.
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