17 pupils killed by fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri

Confirming the tragedy, National Police Service Spokesperson Dr Resilia Onyango said 14 other pupils with serious burns have been rushed to hospital. 

The deceased students were burnt beyond recognition in the Thursday night inferno.

The cause of the fire is yet to be established.

Meanwhile, a team of police officers led by Deputy Director of CID John Onyango and Director of Homicide Martin Nyuguto has been deployed to the school to commence investigations into the incident.

More to follow...