At least 16 students killed in fire at Kenyan girls' boarding school

A fire swept through a dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru, central Kenya, in the early hours of Thursday, killing at least 16 students. Many victims were found near a blocked exit, with only one way out of the most affected building; others jumped from upper-floor windows. Distraught parents gathered at the school seeking news of their children. School fires have become a recurring concern in Kenya, with experts citing arson, negligence and inadequate safety measures as the leading causes. Al Jazeera's Catherine Soi reports from Nairobi, Kenya. Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly
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