- A fire broke out in a dormitory at Tengecha Boys High School in Kericho on Sunday evening.
- Emergency response efforts contained the blaze before it could spread to other buildings within the school.
- All students were safely accounted for, with no injuries or fatalities reported following the incident.
A fire that broke out at Tengecha Boys High School in Kericho County on Sunday evening was contained, with all students safely accounted for and no casualties reported.
The blaze erupted in one of the school’s dormitories, prompting an emergency response as efforts were mounted to prevent it from spreading to other buildings within the institution.
The fire was eventually brought under control, with authorities confirming that all students were safe.
No injuries or fatalities had been reported by Sunday evening.
Cause of fire under investigation
The cause of the fire remained unknown, with investigations expected to establish what triggered the incident and assess the extent of damage to the affected dormitory.
The incident has once again highlighted the need for schools to maintain effective fire-safety measures and emergency response plans to protect learners and school property.
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Authorities said the situation was under control as investigations into the cause of the fire continued.
Jeff Kirui
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