Kabianga University Hostel on Fire
A hostel at the University of Kabianga in Belgut, Kericho County was engulfed by a fire that destroyed unknown property. A lecturer who spoke anonymously stated that the cause of the fire could not be immediately established, but it is suspected that the fire was caused by an electric fault.
The fire is believed to have started on the fourth floor of Hostel Six, burning down students’ belongings. The incident occurred on the same day the university was reopened after being temporarily closed two weeks ago due to students’ protests over delayed HELB loan disbursement and a planned fee hike by the government.
Currently, the County Government of Kericho and James Finlays Tea Company fire brigade are at the scene attempting to put out the inferno. Thankfully, there have been no reports of any casualties.
The fire began on the fourth floor of Hostel Six and destroyed students’ property. It is noteworthy that the university was reopened on the day of the incident, having been closed for two weeks due to protests by students over delayed HELB loan disbursement and an anticipated increase in fees by the government.
The County Government of Kericho and James Finlays Tea Company are presently working together to put out the fire at the scene. There have been no reports of casualties so far.
Kabianga University Hostel on Fire