Panic as Fire Razes Down Primary School Dormitory

The fire occurred while students were attending a church service...

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A fire erupted at St Michael Primary School in Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County, on Sunday, September 14, around 9 AM, completely destroying a dormitory while students were at church. The incident left at least 60 students without belongings and is the fourth school fire in Kenya in less than five days.

Over 85 percent of Kenyan primary and secondary schools lack non-motor insurance, leaving 39,538 schools uninsured against risks like fire.
Kerugoya Chief Justus Mwai confirmed no injuries were reported, as students were not in the dormitory at the time of the blaze.
Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire, though an electrical fault is suspected.

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