High School Closed Indefinitely Days After Reopening
Kenyan schools, particularly secondary schools, have borne the brunt of fire tragedies, with rallying calls to the government growing to addresss the issue...
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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.
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School Fires Prompt Safety Concerns as Second Institution Closes - April 2026
Sacred Heart Girls' Secondary School in Mirithu, Limuru, has been indefinitely closed after a devastating dormitory fire that destroyed the facility. Parents have expressed concerns over potential additional costs and demanded a thorough investigation. This incident follows a separate fire at Dr Aggrey High School in Taita Taveta County, where students and teachers scrambled for safety during the afternoon of April 30. Additionally, a night fire razed a girls dormitory at Mirithu Girls High School while students were in evening classes, with preliminary reports suggesting an electrical fault as the cause. These incidents have raised serious questions about safety standards in educational institutions.
