Sacred Heart Girls' Secondary School in Mirithu, Limuru, Kiambu County, has been indefinitely closed after a devastating dormitory fire. The incident has prompted parents to express concerns over potential additional costs and demand a thorough investigation.

• A key dormitory was completely razed by the fire, suspected to be caused by an electrical fault.
• The school administration has instructed parents to collect their children immediately.
• Parents are worried about potential extra fees for resuming studies and are demanding assurances of safety for their children.

The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Julius Ogamba, has called for disciplinary action against Margaret Njeru, the Chief Principal of Alliance Girls High School, for irregularities in fee hikes.

• School fees were reportedly increased from Sh53,558 to Sh120,179.
• The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has been asked to discipline Margaret Njeru.
• The institution's Board of Management has also been ordered to be dissolved.

A devastating fire has destroyed a dormitory at Mirithu Girls High School in Limuru, leading to significant property loss. The blaze broke out while students were in evening classes, with preliminary reports suggesting an electrical fault as the cause.

• Millions in property were lost as the dormitory was quickly consumed by the fire.
• The affected institution is Mirithu Girls High School.
• Fortunately, no students or teachers sustained injuries during the incident.

A fire broke out at Dr Aggrey High School in Taita Taveta County on the afternoon of Thursday, April 30, 2026, sending students and teachers scrambling for safety.

• The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
• Kenya Red Cross officials and community members are on the scene working to contain the situation.
• This is not the first fire incident at the school; it was previously closed indefinitely in 2025 after two dormitories burned down.