Seven students in police custody as first fire incident is reported at a National school

A section of parents recover property from a dormitory razed down by unknown arsonists at St Patrick’s Boys High School on Tuesday night in Iten Elgeyo Marakwet County. No student was injured during the incident. (PHOTO: PETER OCHIENG/ STANDARD)

ITEN: One dormitory was burnt to ashes at St Patrick's School, Iten Tuesday night as arson attacks in the country targeting schools continue to rise.

In the 7pm inferno, the dormitory christened 'Dorm 10' housing 88 students was razed down to ashes. Luckily, nobody was hurt in the incident.