In Kenya, 17 killed at primary school fire, bodies 'burnt beyond recognition'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

In Kenya, 17 killed at primary school fire, bodies 'burnt beyond recognition'

Hindustan Times  

At least 17 students died after an elementary school in central Kenya caught fire, CNN reported on Friday citing police Part of a dormitory is seen following a fire at the Hillside Endarasha Primary in Nyeri, Kenya Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. Resila Onyango, a spokesperson for the Kenya National Police Service was quoted by CNN as saying bodies had been "burnt beyond recognition." Kenyan President William Ruto offered his condolences at the "devastating news," Ruto said, "our thoughts are with the families of the children who have lost their lives in the fire tragedy at the Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County," in a post on X. The Kenya Red Cross also posted a statement Friday, saying it would provide "psychosocial support services to the pupils, teachers and affected families."

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Why have so many school fires occurred in Kenya?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Why have so many school fires occurred in Kenya?

Al Jazeera  

Arsons targeting schools have caused scores of student deaths in the past two decades. At least 21 pupils have died, and 27 injured, in a fire at a boarding school for primary school-aged children in central Kenya, police say. It is unclear yet what caused the school fire, but arson attacks at Kenyan boarding schools have become an alarming national …

At least 17 children dead and bodies ‘burned beyond recognition’ in Kenya school fire
3 months, 2 weeks ago

At least 17 children dead and bodies ‘burned beyond recognition’ in Kenya school fire

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The fire began on Thursday …

A fire in a school in Kenya kills 17 students, seriously burns 13 others
3 months, 2 weeks ago

A fire in a school in Kenya kills 17 students, seriously burns 13 others

New Indian Express  

NAIROBI: At least 17 children died after a fire ripped through their primary school dormitory overnight in central Kenya, police said Friday. "There are 17 fatalities from this incident and there are also others who were taken to hospital with serious injuries," national police spokesperson Resila Onyango told AFP. "Our thoughts are with the families of the children who have …

A dormitory fire in Kenya kills 18 students and injures 27. Dozens are unaccounted for
3 months, 2 weeks ago

A dormitory fire in Kenya kills 18 students and injures 27. Dozens are unaccounted for

LA Times  

Kenya Red Cross personnel and relatives try to comfort a woman reacting near a burned-out school dormitory in Nyeri, Kenya, on Friday. A fire in a school dormitory in Kenya has killed 18 students and 27 others have been hospitalized, with some 70 children unaccounted for, the country’s deputy president said Friday. The cause of the fire Thursday night at …

Kenya Fire: 3 Dead, More Than 270 Injured After Gas Explosion In Nairobi
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Kenya Fire: 3 Dead, More Than 270 Injured After Gas Explosion In Nairobi

ABP News  

A massive fire caused by a gas truck explosion in the Kenyan capital has resulted in at least three deaths and over 270 injuries, according to police reports on Friday. The explosion ignited a "huge ball of fire that spread widely", government spokesman Isaac Maigua Mwaura posted on X. He also said, "Sadly, residential houses in the neighbourhood also caught …

Police in Kenya open fire amid protests against new taxes. At least 2 are killed and 26 wounded
1 year, 5 months ago

Police in Kenya open fire amid protests against new taxes. At least 2 are killed and 26 wounded

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — Police in Kenya opened fire amid opposition-organized protests on Wednesday against the rising cost of living, and health workers and witnesses said at least two people were shot dead and 26 others wounded. President William Ruto had vowed that no protests would take place, saying he would take opposition leader Raila Odinga “head-on.” In the western city …

11 killed in fire at school for the blind in Central Uganda
2 years, 2 months ago

11 killed in fire at school for the blind in Central Uganda

India Today  

Eleven people, mostly children, have been killed in a blaze that broke out at a school for the blind in central Uganda in the early hours of Tuesday. “The cause of the fire is currently unknown but so far 11 deaths as a result of the fire have been confirmed while six are in critical conditions and admitted," the Uganda …

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