Lari Boys High School has been closed indefinitely following a Saturday, July 14, night fire that destroyed the major establishments of the school, including the administration block, classrooms, and the school library.
The fire broke out around 9:00 PM and is suspected to have been started by students in protest.
According to the administration, the boys held protests after they were allegedly denied access to musical instruments.
Consequently, all the students were sent home as the school remained closed for investigations into the incident.
A social media post by a concerned parent, Grace Shiru, read, “Lari Boys is on fire. Please, God, protect my son and others.”
Another post by Wilson Njogu said, “Lari Boys on fire, should we run and help put it out? MCA Nyutu has sent five fire trucks, and some students have fled into the forest! They were singing WANTAM.
“They burned the laboratory where money and documents are kept, so now we’re wondering how the school’s balance will be accounted for.”
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Witnesses explain What Happened at Lari Boys
Eyewitnesses said chaos erupted at the institution shortly after lights-out.
Additionally, videos and photos circulating online show thick smoke and large flames engulfing the school buildings as crowds gathered outside. Some videos captured voices shouting slogans in the background.
Only the school dormitories were spared.
Further, the Kiambu County fire brigade responded to the scene with five firefighting units and successfully put out the fire.
Area MCA Nyutu Wamwere is reported to have intervened to ensure a quick response. However, despite their efforts, the fire had already caused significant damage by the time it was brought under control.
No injuries have been reported so far, but some students reportedly fled into nearby forests during the chaos.
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Damages at the School
According to local sources, the laboratory and administration block stored essential documents, funds, and student records
School officials and education officers were still assessing the full extent of the damage.
Kiambu County Education officials have confirmed that investigations are underway to determine the exact cause of the fire and the events leading up to the destruction.
At the same time, security officers are also working to establish whether the fire was planned or spontaneous.
Parents have been asked to remain on standby as the Ministry of Education consults with local leadership on the next steps.
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