NAKURU, Kenya — Property of unknown value was destroyed after a fire broke out at Jomo Kenyatta Boys’ High School in Bahati Constituency, Nakuru County, early Monday morning, reducing several buildings within the institution to ashes.
Preliminary reports indicate the blaze erupted following alleged student unrest at the school, although the circumstances surrounding the incident had not been officially confirmed by the time of publication.
Videos circulating online showed huge flames engulfing multiple buildings, believed to include dormitories and classrooms, as thick black smoke rose above the school compound.
Firefighters Respond
Police officers and firefighters were dispatched to the scene and mounted efforts to contain the inferno.
However, emergency responders reportedly faced challenges as the fire spread rapidly through the affected structures.
The full extent of the destruction remains unclear, with authorities yet to determine the value of the property lost. Initial estimates suggest the damage could run into millions of shillings.
Investigations Underway
The cause of the fire had not been established by the time of publication.
Authorities are expected to launch investigations into both the origin of the blaze and the reported student unrest that preceded the incident.
No casualties or injuries had been officially reported.
The latest incident comes amid renewed concern over rising cases of student unrest and school fires across the country, prompting calls for enhanced security measures and early intervention to prevent similar occurrences.
More details are expected as investigations continue.