11 children killed in fire at Uganda’s school for the blind
Police in Mukono are investigating a fire outbreak that killed 11 people at Salama School for the Blind in Luga Village, Ntanzi Parish, Mukono District, in the wee hours of Tuesday. According to a statement released by ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson, the cause of the fire is yet to be […]
Fire razes down structures at Kisumu Boys High
A fire broke out at Kisumu Boys’ High school on Sunday, August 20 in the morning at around 8:30 am when the students were in class moments after taking their breakfast. In a video, the school’s classrooms among other structures are seen being destroyed by the big fire. Speaking to K24 Digital, the School’s Principal […]
Property worth over Ksh2.4M destroyed in school fire in West Pokot
Property worth over Ksh2.4 million was burnt down after two solar batteries exploded at Kutung primary school in Serewo, West Pokot County. The fire broke out at around 7.00 pm on Tuesday when pupils were in class during their evening preps consuming two dormitories and the school’s store. Confirming the fire incident, West Pokot county […]
Twenty children die in Niger school fire
Reuters news agency reports that the fire started around the entrance of the school, which has a population of 800 students.
Ten school pupils burn to death in Tanzania fire
The fire started at one of the dormitories of Byamungu English Medium Primary School in Kyerwa district