A dormitory housing Form One students at Isiolo Girls High School reportedly caught fire last night, sending shockwaves through the community.
While the cause of the fire remains unknown, authorities and local organizations sprung into action.
The Kenya Red Cross confirmed that a teamwas dispatched to the school to assist with the emergency response.
Alongside them, members of the local community also arrived to help contain the fire and prevent further damage.
This incident comes on the heels of another devastating fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy, where 21 children tragically lost their lives.
President Ruto declared three days of national mourning after the tragic incident.
Following these back-to-back events, concerns are mounting over the level of disaster preparedness in schools across the country.
As more information emerges, questions are likely to be raised about the safety measures in place to protect students from such disasters.
