A devastating fire tore through a girls' dormitory in Kenya early Thursday, claiming the lives of 16 students and leaving 79 others injured in its wake. The tragedy unfolded at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County, located approximately 120 kilometers north of Nairobi, as reported by local officials. This catastrophe is the latest in a series of school fires that have plagued Kenya, a country where boarding schools are prevalent—a system reminiscent of colonial missionary and British educational influences. Education…

Trial of Capitol Fire Accused Questions U.S. Experts' Findings A team of U.S. fire experts may return to the stand as the trial intensifies over the blaze that severely damaged parts of the Capitol Building, the heart of the Liberian Legislature, on December 18, 2024. During Tuesday's hearing, sharp divisions emerged between the prosecution and defense regarding the interpretation of the investigation findings. This discord prompted the judge to approve the request for the three retired U.S. fire chiefs to testify. The…