(6 Sep 2024)
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Nyeri county, Kenya – 6 September 2024
1. Zoom in of officials at scene following school fire
2. Pan of people and officials at scene
3. Officials at scene by police cordon
STORYLINE:
A fire in a school dormitory in Kenya killed 17 students and seriously burned 13 others, police said on Friday.
There are fears that the death toll may rise, police said.
The cause of the fire Thursday night at Hillside Endarasha Primary in Nyeri county was being investigated, police spokesperson Resila Onyango said.
“We are investigating the cause and will take necessary action,” she said.
President William Ruto called the news “devastating” and said action would be taken against those responsible.
“I instruct relevant authorities to thoroughly investigate this horrific incident. Those responsible will be held to account,” he wrote on the social media platform X.
His deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, urged school administrators to ensure that safety guidelines recommended by the education ministry for boarding schools are being followed.
School fires are common in Kenyan boarding schools, where many students stay because parents believe it gives them more time to study without long commutes.
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