The month of october 2021 seems to have had the highest number of schools in Kenya that went up in flames with many being domitories.
Below is a list of 22 schools that burnt down:-
1. Buruburu girls
2. Ofafa Jericho
3. Sigalame
4. Vihiga Boys
5. Kimilili Boys
6. Gitweku Girls
7. Kambaa Girls
8. Kanjuri High
9. Namboboto
10. Osingo Mixed
11. Ringa Boys
12. St. Peter’s Obwao
13. Dr krapf Boys
14. Kabarak High
15. Chavakali Boys
16. Moi Girls Marsabit
17. Nyamagwa Boy’s High School In Kisii
18.Mbugiti Boys High School, Murang’a
19. Kipkabus Boys Uasin Gishu
20. St. John’s Nyamagwa Boy’s High School
21. Kibirigwi Girls
22. Malindi High School
Most causes of this fire’s have not yet been established and are under the investigations of the police but they have created a worrying trend since they occur mostly in schools that have boarding facilities.
Though the number of casualties is minimal, trauma and fear is created among the students who go through such experiences and most parents are hoping that the ministry of education will dig deep and find the root cause as well as a solution that will put this yearly re occurrence to an end.
What do you think that should be done so as to curb the problem which is really becoming a menace in school.