fire tragedy Stories

Beyond the flames: Traumatised Kitui village residents call for psychological support after fire tragedy
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 26, 2024

The tragedy, which claimed seven lives, has left the residents devastated with some seeking psychological support.

Hillside Endarasha Academy students to resume classes on October 9 after fatal fire
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 03, 2024

To ensure the safety of students, Njogu said a team of officials will return on Monday, October 7, 2024, to confirm that all is in order.

Toi Market traders want county to erect a fence around it after frequent fires
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 20, 2024

The market is home to approximately 3,000 traders who sell second-hand clothes and food products, such as vegetables and grains.

No link between Hillside school fire and power supply - KPLC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 10, 2024

Kenya Power committed to cooperating fully with ongoing investigations to determine the exact cause of the tragic incident.

Firefighters battle fire at Isiolo Girls after two buildings went up in flames
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 07, 2024

The Eastleigh Voice has confirmed that the fire broke out earlier in the evening, and as of 8:57 pm, emergency teams were still battling to contain th...

Postmortem exercise to begin next week as death toll in Hillside fire tragedy hits 21
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 07, 2024

Mwaura on Saturday extended condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives or suffered injuries in the fire even as the postmor...

Pope Francis sends condolences to families, calls Hillside fire tragedy a calamity
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 07, 2024

In a heartfelt telegram to Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Nyeri on Saturday, the Pope described the fire as a "calamity" that has deeply affected the K...

Hillside fire tragedy: Flags to be flown at half-mast as Ruto declares 3 days of mourning
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 06, 2024

Ruto said the country will honour the 17 pupils who tragically lost their lives in the incident.

Kindiki urges parents to help locate missing pupils after tragic Nyeri school fire
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 06, 2024

The CS noted that forensic experts are at the scene gathering evidence to determine what led to the blaze.

Fatal blaze in Blue Estate claims one life, leaves three injured and hundreds displaced
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 27, 2024

Gas cylinders in adjoining homes exploded, causing the fire to spread quickly and overwhelm the residents. 

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