Makueni County Governor Mutula Kilonzo has appealed to the national government for intervention regarding the escalating school fires in Makueni and other counties, warning that these incidents threaten the safety of students and could compromise national examination outcomes. The governor urged security agencies and school management boards to develop strategies to end the arsons.

• Two schools were reportedly burnt in Makueni County in the past week, specifically Mbooni Boys High School and Kalawa.
• Governor Mutula Kilonzo expressed concerns about the safety of students, especially as schools are in their third term.
• The Kenya Red Cross reported no student injuries in the Mbooni Boys High School dormitory fire on Friday, September 12, but significant property damage occurred.
• The Ministry of Education recently closed all schools in Gatundu South due to similar fire outbreaks, with national exams scheduled for October and November.