Access to the school compound was heavily restricted as police officers and emergency personnel sealed off the scene to allow ongoing rescue operations, investigations and identification processes to continue without interference.
Members of the public and journalists were barred from entering the institution, with only parents and guardians of students being allowed limited access into the compound.
The restrictions came amid growing tension and anxiety outside the school as worried families gathered seeking information about their children following the overnight tragedy.
Police officers mounted roadblocks and stationed security personnel around the institution as emergency teams continued operations inside the school. Authorities said the measures were necessary to maintain order and preserve the scene for investigations.
The deadly fire is reported to have broken out at around 1am on Thursday, May 28, 2026, before spreading through one of the dormitories while students were asleep.
Emergency responders, including firefighters, Kenya Red Cross personnel and medical teams, remained at the scene for several hours as rescue efforts continued.
Parents arriving at the school were seen anxiously waiting outside the gates, with many trying to get updates from school administrators and security officers. Emotional scenes unfolded as some families struggled to reach their children through phone calls and messages.
School management urged the public to remain calm, saying authorities were working to account for all learners and assist affected families.
The heavy security presence also came as investigators began collecting evidence to establish the cause of the fire and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Officials had not released full details on the number of casualties and injuries by Thursday afternoon, although authorities confirmed that several students had lost their lives in the tragedy.
Witnesses described chaotic moments during the fire, with frightened students attempting to escape from smoke-filled dormitories as the blaze spread rapidly.