On September 11, 2024, a fire erupted at Wamy Secondary School in Isiolo County, specifically affecting the school’s dormitory in the Kambi Garba area. The incident has raised alarm as it marks the third fire in a school within the county in less than a week, following similar incidents at Isiolo Girls and Isiolo Boys High Schools.
Authorities and emergency response teams, including the Kenya Red Cross, quickly mobilized to contain the situation. The Red Cross confirmed that an action team had been dispatched to the scene to assist in managing the emergency, though no casualties have been reported so far.
The cause of the fire at Wamy Secondary School remains unknown as investigations are ongoing. However, the recurrence of such incidents across multiple schools in Isiolo County has caused concern among local authorities, school administrators, and parents.
Fires in boarding school dormitories can be particularly dangerous due to the large number of students housed in close quarters, and officials are investigating whether these recent incidents might be connected.
In the wake of these events, the immediate priority is ensuring that all students are safe, and that measures are put in place to prevent future occurrences. Further details about the Wamy Secondary School fire, including the extent of the damage and the results of the investigation, are expected to emerge as authorities continue to assess the situation. For now, the community remains on high alert as they await answers and solutions to what appears to be a growing crisis within Isiolo County’s education sector.
This marks the third school fire in Isiolo County within a week, following similar incidents at Isiolo Girls and Isiolo Boys High Schools
