A fire in a school dormitory in Kenya has killed 17 students and seriously burned 13 others, according to police. The cause is still under investigation, and they fear the death toll may rise. The private school has 824 students and is located 125 miles north of Nairobi, the capital. According to a recent education…
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News Fire at School Dormitory in Kenya Kills at Least 17
President William Ruto called the news “devastating.” The police said the cause of the blaze was being investigated. Related Posts Major Freeway in Los Angeles Closed Indefinitely After Fire Drivers in Los Angeles who use one of the busiest freeways in the area will need to change their travel Read more ‘High school dropouts can…
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Kenya news Embrace dialogue and maintain peace-Gen Z advised – Kenya News Agency
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The National Government through the Ministry of Labour and Social Development has unveiled 300,000 job opportunities abroad through the National Employment Authority Portal. Speaking during a tree planting exercise at Taita Taveta University on Saturday where over 5,000 tree seedlings were planted, the Principal Secretary (PS) for Labour and Skills Development at the Ministry of…
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Kenya news FAWEK sensitizes boys and young men on their role to champion girl’s rights, end teenage pregnancy – Kenya News Agency
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Kenya news NGAOs lauded for leading the fight against drug abuse and illicit alcohol – Kenya News Agency
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Kenya news Over 1500 people in Kirinyaga get free eye treatment – Kenya News Agency
Over 1500 people with eye complications in Kirinyaga County have benefitted from free treatment and cataract surgeries during a medical camp held at Kimbimbi Sub-county Hospital. This came even as medics raised concern over a rise in number of people having eye complications in Mt. Kenya region which they attributed to increase in non-communicable diseases….
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Kenya news State allocates Sh7.4 Billion for Junior Secondary Schools’ infrastructure – Kenya News Agency
The Cabinet Secretary for Education Ezekiel Machogu has announced the allocation of Sh7.4 billion to enhance educational infrastructure by constructing more classrooms, laboratories and procure science related learning materials in preparation to receive more students in Junior Secondary Schools across the country. Speaking at the 47th Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) National Conference held at Sheikh…
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Kenya news Youths in Migori County challenged to embrace blood donation – Kenya News Agency
Tens of students from Migori Teachers Training College donated blood at the institution as more youths from Migori County were encouraged to actively participate in blood donation exercises to help boost Kenya’s Blood Bank. The event that collected over 100 pints of blood in a five-hour record was organized by the Rotary Club of Suna…
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