In Kenya, 17 killed at primary school fire

At least 17 students died after an elementary school in central Kenya caught fire, sources reported on Friday citing police.

Police, according to the outlet, said the toll could increase as more than a dozen others have been undergoing treatment in hospital with severe burns.

A probe has been launched to ascertain the cause of fire at Hillside Endarasha Primary in Nyeri county that broke out around midnight and engulfed rooms where children were sleeping.

Kenyan President William Ruto offered his condolences at the devastating news.