A fire broke out at Onjiko High School in Kisumu County on Sunday afternoon, engulfing one of the school’s dormitories under unclear circumstances. The incident, which occurred as the nation marked the historic #SabaSaba day, has left students, parents, and staff members in shock.
Eyewitnesses say thick smoke and flames were seen billowing from the dormitory around evening, prompting a frantic evacuation of students from nearby buildings. Firefighters from the Kisumu County Fire Department were swiftly dispatched to the scene, where they battled to contain the raging blaze and prevent it from spreading to adjacent structures.
It remains unclear what caused the fire, with preliminary reports indicating that students may have been in class or attending an assembly when the incident occurred. School authorities have not yet released an official statement, but sources within the institution confirmed that no casualties had been reported as of the time of publishing.
The extent of damage caused by the fire is yet to be assessed, but several students are feared to have lost personal belongings, including bedding, uniforms, and revision materials. Concerned parents are already calling for a thorough investigation into the incident and enhanced safety measures in boarding schools.
More updates to follow as this story develops.
