Fire at Kenyan school kills at least 17 students

Kenyan police announced that on Thursday night, at least 17 students lost their lives in a fire at a school in Neri, Kenya.

The death toll is expected to rise as dozens of individuals have been transferred to the hospital with severe burns.

Resila Onyango, a spokesperson for the Kenyan police, stated that the cause of the fire at Hillside Primary School in Endarasha is under investigation.

Previously, there have been reports of fires at schools in Kenya.

In 2017, ten students died in a fire at a girls’ school in Nairobi, which was deemed to be “deliberate.”

The fire at Hillside Primary has raised serious concerns about school safety in Kenya.

Authorities are working to determine whether the recent incident was accidental or intentional.

The community and parents are deeply distressed, and there is growing pressure on the government to enhance school safety measures.

Investigations are underway, with police urging anyone with information to come forward.

This tragic event highlights the urgent need for improved fire safety protocols in educational institutions across Kenya.

The incident is a stark reminder of the importance of regular safety inspections and school emergency preparedness.

As Kenya mourns the loss of young lives, measures must be taken to prevent future tragedies and ensure the safety of students.

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