A dormitory at Malava Boys High School in Kakamega County was destroyed by fire on Friday morning around 5am while students were in preps. No injuries were reported, but personal belongings were lost as investigations into the cause of the blaze continue amidst a rise in school fires across Kenya.

• 189-capacity dormitory gutted at Malava Boys High School.
• Students were in class during the fire, resulting in no reported injuries.
• Investigations launched by Kakamega County officials and police to determine if the fire was accidental or foul play.
• Recent fires include Tulwet Boys High School and Litein Boys High School, where students set fire after being denied an English Premier League match.