A tragic fire in a school dormitory in Kenya has claimed the lives of 17 students and left 13 others with serious burns. Police in Nairobi confirmed the devastating incident and expressed concerns that the death toll may still rise. The fire broke out on Thursday night at Hillside Endarasha Primary School in Nyeri county, with authorities launching an investigation into the cause of the blaze.
School fires are unfortunately common in Kenyan boarding schools, where students often reside to have more time for studying. Some fires have been linked to unrest among students, leading to tragic incidents like the one in 2017 when 10 high school students died in a school fire in Nairobi.
The education sector in Kenya is faced with challenges of ensuring the safety and well-being of students, particularly in boarding facilities. The recent incident has once again highlighted the need for stricter safety measures and fire prevention protocols in schools across the country.
Authorities have vowed to take necessary action following the investigation into the fire at Hillside Endarasha Primary School. The community is mourning the loss of young lives and praying for the recovery of those injured in the tragic incident. As details continue to emerge, the nation mourns and calls for better safety standards in educational institutions to prevent such devastating incidents in the future.
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