Outsiders accused of torching dormitories in Nyanza

Pupils look for the remains of their books at King David Academy in Kisii town's Mwembe area on July after fire of unknown source gutted down the whole school the previous night with nothing salvaged. [PHOTO: DENISH OCHIENG/ STANDARD]

KENYA: Nyanza Education officials have asked schools to comply with safety guidelines.

At least 14 schools in the region have been devastated by fires, some of them blamed on arson.