Property worth over Ksh5 million was on Thursday night destroyed following a fire incident at the Moi Girls High School in Eldoret.
The fire which started at around midnight gutted all science laboratories at the National School.
Ainabkoi Sub County Police Commander Leonard Muhanda says the fire destroyed Physics, Biology, and Chemistry laboratories.
“The school principal called us at around 11.00 pm saying there was fire in one of their buildings. We rushed there and found the science laboratories on fire,” said Muhanda, in a phone interview with Uasin Gishu News.
It took the Uasin Gishu County firefighters about three hours to contain the fire.
“No student was affected and parents have no reason to worry. The building is totally destroyed,” said the Ainabkoi police boss.
Police suspect the fire was caused by an electrical fault. However, investigations have started to ascertain the real cause.
In a message to Moi Girls High School parents seen by Uasin Gishu News, the school Chief Principal Juliana Kirui says normal school programs will continue despite the fire incident.
“I’m sorry to inform you that yesterday at about 11.00 pm a fire broke out in our science laboratories and has destroyed the property of unknown value. The fire was contained and the girls are safe. We thank God for that,” Kirui said in part of the message sent out on Friday, May 20, 2022.
“Our normal school programs shall continue,” she added.
Moi Girls High School Eldoret is one of the best performing national schools in the country.
It hosts at least 1,500 students.
