Fire in school dorm in Kenya kills 17 students, seriously burns 13, police say
CBSAUG 2024
Another boarding school, another blaze, and another loss of innocent lives — Kenya has learned nothing from previous fatal school fires. The country's education system isn't designed to handle school fires, many of which have turned out to be arson, allegedly fueled by drug abuse, overcrowding, and living conditions. How many more schoolchildren have to die to bring attention to the lack of safety standards in Kenyan boarding schools?
Though the cause of the fire remains unknown, those responsible will be held accountable for the loss and injury of so many young souls. Additionally, the government will review the security management of all boarding schools and ask school administrators to follow safety guidelines recommended by the education ministry. While the tragic incident is being thoroughly investigated, health agencies have been mobilizing all the necessary resources to support affected parents and the school community.
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