school fires Stories

Unsafe boarding schools: State urges parents to move children ahead of reopening on January 6
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 05, 2025

This follows the findings of an audit conducted after the tragic fire that killed 21 learners at Hillside Endarasha Academy in August 2024, which rais...

Over 300 boarding schools deemed non-compliant after nationwide safety audit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2024

The 348 boarding schools which have been deemed unsafe will transition to day-only operations from January 2025.

Senator Nyamu seeks deployment of safety officers in schools to tackle violence
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 19, 2024

The motion comes at a time when Kenya has witnessed 239 cases of unrest in secondary schools in the last nine months.

13 students injured after fire incident at Katoloni Secondary School in Machakos
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 15, 2024

Machakos County Police Commander Patrick Lobolia said the injuries occurred during a stampede as students rushed to escape the flames.

Kindiki warns against false claims on Endarasha school fire, calls for sensitivity
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 12, 2024

He insisted that the government has been transparent about the incident and that any information related to it will be shared in a coordinated manner.

Government starts nationwide safety inspection in schools following multiple fires
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 11, 2024

The CS warned that firm and decisive action will be taken against Ministry of Education officials, school administrators and managers found to have fl...

Petitioners call for prosecution of school heads in wake of recent fire tragedies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 11, 2024

The petition seeks to impose heavy penalties on schools that fail to comply with safety regulations, including hefty fines and the closure of non-comp...

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.

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