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Schools must enhance security surveillance to tame deadly fires

A dormitory which was razed at Ebunagwe Boys High School in Emuhaya, Vihiga county, on May 30, 2023. [File, Standard]

Over the years, Kenya has grappled with numerous cases of deadly school fires, while government-imposed safety measures for learners are frequently ignored.

The tragic fire incident at Hillside Endarasha Academy has once again underscored the urgent need for learning institutions to prioritise fire safety and security measures, especially now that schools are closing for holidays.

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