Death toll in Kenya school fire rises to 21 as DNA testing begins. President Ruto declares a three-day national mourning period.
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The death toll from a devastating fire at Hillside Endarasha Primary School in Nyeri, Kenya, has risen to at least 21.
The tragedy unfolded when a dormitory housing 156 boys aged 10 to 14 was engulfed in flames.
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DNA testing is underway to identify the victims, with authorities warning it may take several days.
President William Ruto has declared a three-day national mourning period.
In a separate incident, another fire broke out at a girls' boarding school in Isiolo, raising further concerns about safety in Kenyan schools.
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