in ,

Sigalame High School Closed Indefinitely Following Night Inferno

Sigalame High school in Busia County has been closed indefinitely following the Monday night inferno that razed dormitories.

The students have thus been sent home until further notice for investigations into the cause of the fire be determined, Samia Sub-County director of Education Dominic Opee has confirmed.

The fire that was reported yesterday night becomes the fourth to have razed the institution since the opening of the school for its first term this year.

Read: 50 Students Hospitalised after Night Fire at Ofafa Jericho High School

In a similar account of events, 50 students of Ofafa Jericho High School were on Monday night rushed to hospital after a fire incident.

This was after an inferno broke out in one of the dormitories in the school at around 7 pm.

A report from Jogoo Police Station indicated that the students inhaled carbon monoxide while trying to salvage their property.

Some of the victims were taken to Metropolitan hospital in Buru Buru where they received first aid before they were transferred to other hospitals. They are all in stable condition.

The students lost their beddings and other personal effects during the incident.

Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also find us on Telegram through www.t.me/kahawatungu

Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874

Written by Mercy Auma

Passionate about human interest stories and politics. Email: Editor@Kahawatungu.com

Leave a Reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Family of Nakuru Doctor Accused of Killing Children Suspect Foul Play

Double M Buses Company Faces Auction Over Debt