'Everyone Knows There's A Crisis': Kenya Grapples With Wave Of School Fires That Have Claimed Young Lives

'Everyone Knows There's A Crisis': Kenya Grapples With Wave Of School Fires That Have Claimed Young Lives

A growing series of school fires has left Kenya facing difficult questions about student safety, discipline, and the condition of its education system. Nearly 50 school fires have been reported across the country this year, while 16 students have died and over 100 schools have been temporarily closed. These numbers have also begun causing anxiety among parents, teachers, and government officials. Many believe the recurring arson attacks reflect …