Property destroyed as fire razes Murang'a school dormitory
About 150 students at Chomo Boys High School in Murang'a County escaped tragedy on Monday night after their dormitory caught fire.
About 150 students at Chomo Boys High School in Murang'a County escaped tragedy on Monday night after their dormitory caught fire.
The fire left the students, teachers and parents apprehensive.
Gatanga Sub County police Commander Laurence Njeru said the fire started when the students were in the dining hall taking supper.
"Our officers got the fire distress call and rushed to the school. The fire was on the second floor of the dormitory ... we called the fire brigade from Kenol town," he said.
Mr Njeru said the firefighters managed to put out the fire with the help of the public.
"The affected students lost personal effects in the fire. Our officers have profiled the scene and investigations have commenced. Cause of fire not yet established," he said.
The principal, Mr John Ndirangu, told police that temporary sleeping arrangements would be put in place.
He said the school board will meet to make further decisions on the situation "but we have reached out to all our parents, assuring them that their children are safe".
A parent in the school told Nation.Africa that already, he has received communication advising that he buy beddings, a bucket and two sets of uniform for his son.
Mr Njeru said investigations will lead to release of an elaborate report detailing the cause of the fire, value of property lost and recommendations on the way forward.
