A dormitory at St Joseph's Seminary School in Molo, Nakuru County, caught fire on Saturday night, May 30, 2026. According to reports from local authorities, all students escaped unhurt. The fire occurred just three days after a deadly blaze at Utumishi Girls' High School in Gilgil, also in Nakuru County, which claimed the lives of 16 students.
The cause of the fire at St Joseph's Seminary School is under investigation. Police and fire services responded to the scene. No injuries were reported among the students or staff.
This incident has raised concerns about fire safety in schools across the region, following the tragic loss of life at Utumishi Girls' High School. Authorities are urging schools to review their safety protocols.
