June 5, 2026

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Kakamega High School sends students home after Hobley Dormitory fire

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Parents and guardians of students at Kakamega High School have been asked to collect their sons from the institution from 6:00 a.m. on June 6, 2026, following a fire incident that destroyed Hobley Dormitory on the evening of June 5. School authorities confirmed that all students are safe, although the cause of the fire had not been established by the time of publication. The emergency communication was issued by Chief Principal Dr. Elphas A. Luvaso as the school moved to safeguard learners and assess the extent of the damage. Photo: Courtesy.

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