18 killed, 27 wounded in dormitory fire in Kenya
The Philippine Star|September 08, 2024
A fire in a school dormitory in Kenya has killed 18 students and 27 others have been hospitalized, with 70 children unaccounted for, the country's deputy president said on Friday.
18 killed, 27 wounded in dormitory fire in Kenya

Kenyan President William Ruto declared three days of mourning during which flags will be flown at half-staff in honor of the children who died.

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