Inadequate food and many exams blamed for rise in schools arson

A picture of a burned dormitory Itierio Boys High school in Kisii county in a picture taken on June 26,2016. The students went on rampage the previous night and burnt seven out of eleven dormitories with nothing salvaged from the torched dorms. (Photo: Denish Ochieng, Standard)

Students have blamed the many fires in schools on inadequate food and too many examinations.

The learners said the more than 60 fire incidents recorded recently were a result of grievances that school administrations were not ready to listen to.