The explosion set off a fire that quickly spread through the neighborhood.
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This latest blaze comes just days after another fire at Katoloni Mixed Secondary School in Machakos County
Police immediately arrived at the scene to investigate the circumstances surrounding the athlete’s sudden death.
Embakasi East Member of Parliament, Babu Owino, expressed his deep frustration over the delayed response by the Nairobi County Fire Brigade.
The six victims included three primary school pupils and three secondary school students from nearby schools.
Kindiki’s firm response comes after days of speculation and rumors about missing students
Karua has called out the Ministry of Education for what she describes as glaring inadequacies in their safety guidelines.
In addition to questioning the matron’s role, investigators are scrutinizing the building materials used in the dormitory’s construction.
The incident adds to the alarming trend of fire outbreaks in schools across the country, with at least three other schools reporting similar disasters within a week.
Robinson, a Grade 6 pupil at the school, was last seen on the day of the tragedy.