A devastating fire broke out in a dormitory at the Enderasia school in Kenya, leading to a tragic loss of life and leaving many children unaccounted for. The incident occurred around midnight on Thursday and affected one of the school’s dorms, which housed 156 boys aged between 9 and 14. Authorities, along with the community, are currently engaged in search and rescue operations. The fire has caused immense grief and shock among parents and relatives of the students, as they anxiously await news about their loved ones. The Kenyan government is urging the community to assist in the recovery of any children who may have sought refuge in neighboring areas.
- A fire broke out around midnight on Thursday at the Enderasia school, located 150 km north of Nairobi, in a dormitory housing 156 boys aged 9 to 14.
- Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with dozens of children still unaccounted for following the fire.
- Parents and relatives are in a state of grief and shock, waiting for news about the fate of their children.
- The Kenyan Secretary for the Interior has called on the community to help return any children who found refuge outside the school, to ensure they receive medical help and counseling.
- Police have initiated an investigation into the cause of the fire, amidst claims by the Kenyan Gender Equality Commission that the dormitory was overcrowded and not compliant with safety regulations.
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