Is laxity behind schools fires in Kenya?
At least 21 children died in a fire at a boarding school in central Kenya last week.
An episode of the Focus on Africa podcast, hosted by BBC World Service, titled "Is laxity behind schools fires in Kenya?" was published on September 10, 2024 and runs 30 minutes.
September 10, 2024 ·30m · Focus on Africa
Summary
In recent years, there have been several incidents of fires at boarding schools in Kenya, causing concern about safety measures in place. Is accountability possible?Dark days ahead as Zambia plans to shut down its hydropower plant at Kariba due to droughtAnd how changing forms of payment for land are affecting women farmers in Sierra Leone.Presenter: Audrey Producers :Frenny Jowi, Susan Gachuhi and Charles Gitonga in Nairobi. Blessing Aderogba in Lagos and Bella Hassan in London. Technical Producer: Jack Graysmark Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.
Episode Description
In recent years, there have been several incidents of fires at boarding schools in Kenya, causing concern about safety measures in place. Is accountability possible?
Dark days ahead as Zambia plans to shut down its hydropower plant at Kariba due to drought
And how changing forms of payment for land are affecting women farmers in Sierra Leone.
Presenter: Audrey Producers :Frenny Jowi, Susan Gachuhi and Charles Gitonga in Nairobi. Blessing Aderogba in Lagos and Bella Hassan in London. Technical Producer: Jack Graysmark Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.