Classroom Collapses, Kills One Pupil And Injures Several
Strong winds demolished Pascal Academy classrooms in Nakuru East, Nakuru County, killing at least one student and injuring several others severely.
According to reports, the event occurred on Friday afternoon, January 16, when students were inside their classes, necessitating an emergency reaction.
According to witnesses, a strong wind blasted across the school grounds, tearing off classroom roofs and destroying several of the temporary structures.
Desks, learning tools, and building debris were spread throughout classrooms and across the playfield, demonstrating the extent of the damage caused by the rapid wind.
As the wind grew stronger, teachers and students panicked, fleeing for cover as debris dropped over the classrooms, killing one student and injuring others.
At least one pupil has died and several others are critically injured after strong winds ripped through Pascal Academy in Nakuru East, Nakuru County, on Friday, January 16. The gusts tore off classroom roofs and collapsed temporary structures while learners were inside,… pic.twitter.com/vfYAIK3hLF
— Nyakundi Report (@NyakundiReport) January 17, 2026
Emergency services were promptly notified as community people raced to the site to assist the injured students, the majority of whom were local citizens.
Witness reports indicate that the school is new and was built on cyclone-prone soil, raising concerns about the decision to build the institution in such a location.
Meanwhile, injured students were evacuated to local hospitals, and investigations are underway to determine the circumstances of the incident.
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The latest incident has sparked concerns among Kenyans over the safety of learners in school, even as learners commence their first term following the school’s reopening last week.
It comes days after the Kenya Meteorological Department warned residents living in different parts of the country to brace for strong winds exceeding 25 knots (12.5 m/s).
According to Kenya Met, the strong winds were expected mainly in the Coastal region, Rift Valley, Nyanza, and western and Central Kenya regions for the next seven days, until January 20.
The weather department warned that the strong winds could result in dire damage, including the destruction of buildings, uprooting trees and maritime dangers to boats.
Classroom Collapses, Kills One Pupil And Injures Several
