The administration block of Tharaka University was destroyed by a fire that broke out on Wednesday evening, causing millions in damage, including the loss of vital documents and the media lab. Thankfully, no casualties or injuries were reported.

• Preliminary reports suggest the fire was caused by faulty electricity, with investigations ongoing.
• The incident has drawn criticism towards the Tharaka Nithi County government due to a delayed emergency response.
• Tharaka University, established in 2017, is one of Kenya's youngest universities, receiving its charter in 2022.
• This incident follows recent fires at other higher learning institutions, including the University of Nairobi in January and Kenyatta University last May.