A fire at Hillside Endarasha Primary School in Nyeri County, Kenya, has claimed the lives of 17 students and left 13 others seriously injured.
The blaze broke out in a dormitory late at night, and its cause is currently under investigation.
President William Ruto called the incident โdevastatingโ and vowed to hold those responsible accountable, while urging schools to follow safety guidelines to prevent future tragedies.
Fires in Kenyan boarding schools have been an ongoing concern, often linked to protests over conditions.
