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Published on: 13 Jan, 2021

Kenya school dormitory fire

Published on: 8 September, 2024
Two days ago, a fire at a boys' boarding school killed at least 21 students [File: AP Photo]

Two days ago, a fire at a boys' boarding school killed at least 21 students [File: AP Photo]

Kenya declared three days of national mourning, after at least 18 students died in a school dormitory fire.

Expecting people to gather for prayers on Sunday, details to be confirmed.

Another 70 students are still unaccounted for, prompting concerns the death toll could rise, and frustration from parents about the lack of information being shared.

Parents have been waiting to find out if their missing children are still alive and the cause of the fire remains unknown.

A temporary trauma centre has been set up near the school for children from the Hillside Endarasha Academy.

Aljazeera.