200 affected as fire razes down dorm

Migori, Kenya: More than 200 learners of Ranen Adventist schools in Awendo, Migori County spent the night in the cold after fire razed down their dormitories. Head teacher Peter Owari said property worth more than Sh10 million was destroyed in inferno.

"The fire started at around 8pm, a few minutes after learners had all gone for their evening preps in their classrooms. It is suspected to have started from the dormitory that houses primary school boys before spreading to other halls," said Mr Owari.

Police in Awendo said they are investigating the incidences that may have built-up to the inferno.

"We cannot rule out allegations that there was someone who may have started the fire. It is too early to speculate," said Awendo OCPD Daniel Kinyua.