Machakos: Parents pick students after Katoloni school fire

Students of Katoloni High School in Machakos County were on Sunday picked from the institution by parents after Saturday night’s inferno that razed a whole boys' dormitory.

Speaking after the release of the students, Margaret Mwirigi the County TSC director said the dormitory is host to 193 students and was burned down consuming beds and students’ belongings.

No student was hurt in the 9 p.m. incident as they were all in class for their evening preps.

Mwirigi said some students due to trauma and shock were taken to Machakos Level 5 Hospital for treatment and counselling.

She called on well-wishers to support the school and added that the school board is in talks with Education Ministry officials to chat the way forward.

Mwirigi confirmed that the school wasn't closed only that the parents had picked up their children for counselling and should be back by Tuesday for learning.

She assured parents that investigations are underway and all those who were involved in one way or the other will be brought to book.