Fear and confusion gripped Gilgil on Thursday morning after a fire broke out inside a dormitory at a girls’ boarding school in Nakuru County.
The blaze, which reportedly started in the early hours of the morning, spread quickly through the building as students scrambled to escape. Witnesses described scenes of panic as screams filled the compound while emergency responders rushed to contain the fire.
Police and rescue officials have confirmed that several students are feared dead, while others suffered injuries and were taken to nearby health facilities for treatment.
Parents gathered outside the school gates as rescue operations continued, anxiously waiting for information about their children.
Authorities have not yet revealed the cause of the dormitory fire, but investigations are already underway.
The tragic incident has once again renewed concerns over safety standards in Kenyan boarding schools, especially following previous fire disasters reported in learning institutions across the country.
Rescue Operations Continue
Officials from the Kenya Red Cross, firefighters and local security teams remained at the scene throughout the morning as search efforts continued inside the damaged dormitory.
Leaders in Nakuru County have called for calm as authorities work to establish the full extent of the tragedy.
Growing Questions Over School Safety
The Gilgil school fire is likely to spark fresh debate about student safety, emergency preparedness and dormitory inspections in boarding schools.
Education stakeholders have repeatedly urged schools to improve fire response systems and conduct regular safety drills to prevent similar tragedies.
💬 Discussion Prompt
Do you think boarding schools in Kenya are doing enough to guarantee student safety?
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