At least 17 students killed in a fire at a primary school in Kenya

A fire incident occurred at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Kieni, Kenya, resulting in the deaths of at least 17 students, with 14 others injured. The cause of the fire is currently unknown and is being investigated by the authorities. The fire engulfed a dormitory where students were sleeping, and the school has a total of 800 students between the ages of five and 12. President William Ruto has offered his condolences to the families affected by the tragedy. There are fears that the death toll may rise as more bodies are likely to be recovered. The incident is the latest in a series of school fires in Kenya, many of which have been attributed to arson.