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Kenya School Fires Claim Lives, Prompt Safety Investigations

Recent blazes at boarding schools in central Kenya have resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, raising urgent questions about safety standards.

  • 21 boys confirmed dead in a fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy; investigations underway.
  • Another fire broke out at Isiolo Girls High School, with conflicting reports on injuries.
  • Kenyan authorities are probing potential negligence or recklessness in the incidents.
  • Arson has been a recurring issue in Kenyan schools, with over 100 deaths in two decades.
  • President William Ruto has declared three days of national mourning and called for accountability.
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