Chaos as Students Allegedly Burn Dormitory During Visiting Day in Presence of Parents

Panic has gripped Agoro Sare National School after a major fire broke out the afternoon of June 6, 2026, gutting a student dormitory during a scheduled parents’ visiting day.

Images obtained by hivileo.co.ke showed thick smoke billowing from the affected area as students scramble within the school compound.

Preliminary reports indicate the affected dormitory was extensively damaged, while the circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.

The latest incident adds to growing concerns over a series of school fire cases reported across Kenya in recent weeks, prompting renewed calls for enhanced safety measures, vigilance and stricter enforcement of boarding school safety protocols.

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Agoro Sare National School Fire Under Investigation

The situation at Agoro Sare National School remains under close investigation as authorities work to establish the cause and extent of the fire that broke out.

The affected dormitory has reportedly suffered extensive damage, with school officials yet to provide a full assessment of losses.

The incident at Agoro Sare National School has renewed concerns over fire safety in boarding schools across the country.

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Additional Developments Across Affected Schools

As of June 6, 2026, Nyambaria Boys High School (KCSE 2022 top-performing school) also remained tense as uncertainty continued to grip the institution.

Students reported anxiety, while school administrators closed the main gate after they reported a fire incident within the school compound.

Security officers increased their presence as administrators moved quickly to contain the situation and restored calm within the institution.

Similarly, Kibabii Boys National School also closed after authorities raised related safety concerns.

At the same time, parents and guardians have expressed concerns over the unfolding developments, with many seeking clarity on the safety of learners across the affected institutions.

More updates are expected as investigations progress and additional information emerges from the affected schools and relevant authorities.

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Students during the official opening of a tuition block at PCEA Nyamachaki Comprehensive School in Nyeri Town on January 13, 2026. PHOTO/ PCS