Tragic Dormitory Fire Claims 17 Young Lives at Kenyan Boarding School

A devastating fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in central Kenya resulted in the tragic deaths of 17 boys aged between 9 and 13. The cause remains unknown as authorities investigate and promise accountability. This incident adds to Kenya's history of fatal school fires, often linked to arson.

In a tragic incident, a fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy, a boarding school in central Kenya, claimed the lives of 17 boys early on Friday. The blaze, which occurred while the students were asleep, has left 14 others injured and burnt the victims beyond recognition, according to police reports.

The government has launched an investigation into the cause of the fire, with Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki confirming that relevant agencies are on-site to uncover the truth behind the incident. President William Ruto has also called for accountability, describing the event as a 'horrific incident.'

This tragedy is not an isolated incident in Kenya, where school fires have a grim history. Previous fires in 2017 and 2001 have resulted in multiple fatalities, often attributed to arson. As authorities cordon off the school and crime scene investigators search for answers, the nation mourns another heart-wrenching loss.

(With inputs from agencies.)