Two Migori school domitories go up in flames

On Tuesday night St Peter’s Abwao Secondary in Suna West sub-county and Osingo Mixed Secondary in Suna East dormitories caught fire.

Two Migori school domitories go up in flames

Students are the main suspects as it is suspected that the fires were intentional.“We have resolved to send Form Two and Form Three students home, since they are the most affected. Even day scholars will have to stay home until Monday as the issue is resolved,” Mr. Onyango Suna West sub-county education director said on Wednesday.

Luckily no student was injured in the fires but none of their belongings were able to be salvaged. The fire started at around 9 pm when students were attending their evening classes and the principal suspects. After the fire brigade did not respond Parents and residents turned up to put out the fire before the building caved in.

At Osingo Mixed, 76 students spent Tuesday night in the cold after their dormitory was gutted in a similar manner when they were in class for night preps. Principal John Umani said the fire might have been caused by an electrical fault, noting that investigations had started.“It started at around 8 pm while the students were in class. Although we tried to put out the fire, we lost nearly all the property,” he noted