Fires Ravage School Dormitories in Machakos, Makueni, and Kericho Counties - September 2025

A series of fires has affected several high schools in Kenya. In Kericho County, a dormitory at Cheptenye Boys High School was destroyed by a fire on Thursday afternoon, leaving over 100 students stranded. Similarly, fires have ravaged dormitories in two high schools in Machakos and Makueni counties within a single day. No student injuries were reported in any of the incidents, though property damage was extensive. Authorities have launched investigations into the causes of the fires. A new report by the Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI) highlights that the majority of Kenyan schools are exposed to significant risks from such disasters due to a severe lack of non-motor insurance coverage.