At least 17 pupils have reportedly been burnt beyond recognition in a deadly fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County.
15 of them are said to have been confirmed dead at the scene while two died while being rushed to the hospital.
14 others have been rushed to hospital with serious burns.
The cause of the fire is yet to be established.
National Police Service Spokesperson Resila Onyango confirmed the incident.
“We have 16 pupils dead and 14 injured. We are investigating the cause and take necessary action,” she said.
One of the dormitories housing the students was razed down killing the 16.
There are fears that more bodies are likely to be recovered once the scene is fully processed.
Deputy Director DCI John Onyango, Senior Assistant IG, and Director Homicide Unit and NPS Disaster Management Unit are on their way to the school.
The scene has been preserved awaiting the homicide team.
All response teams were sent to the scene to help the situation.
Parents and guardians of the pupils have also been alerted.
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