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.