Kenya is in a state of national mourning following a tragic fire at a school dormitory in the central County of Nyeri, which resulted in the deaths of at least 17 children, with 70 more unaccounted for. President of Kenya has announced an investigation into the disaster and promised accountability for those responsible. The fire, which occurred overnight, has prompted a massive rescue effort, with over 2,000 people trying to help the children, many of whom were found sheltering under their beds.
- The President of Kenya has declared three days of national mourning after a deadly fire at a school dormitory killed at least 17 children.
- An investigation has been announced to determine the cause of the fire and hold those responsible accountable.
- 70 children remain unaccounted for following the blaze, which occurred in the central County of Nyeri.
- More than 2,000 people participated in efforts to rescue the children, many of whom were sheltering under their beds.
- The victims were boys aged between 9 and 13 years old, sharing the same dormitory that housed 156 boys.
- Some of the children who escaped were injured and have been taken to hospital.
- The government is appealing to neighbors and parents to report the whereabouts of any children who took refuge in nearby homes or were picked up by their parents to help account for the 70 missing children.
- There is fear that the death toll may rise as some of the bodies are burnt beyond recognition and will require DNA tests for identification.
- No official cause of the fire has been determined yet, but the President has promised a thorough investigation.
- School fires in Kenya have been a recurring issue, with some attributed to poor safety standards, overcrowding, electrical faults, or arson by students protesting poor conditions or heavy workloads.
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