Classrooms closed at Kenyan school hit by lightning

The government of Kenya has partially closed a school whose pupils were struck by lightning in Kuresoi North sub county.

Sub-County Director of Education Wickliffe Omoto on Friday ordered the closure of five classrooms at Mkulima Primary School whose structures were found to be unsafe for learning.

Mr Wamoto directed that pupils be moved to the neighbouring Murinduko and Kerisoi primary schools pending renovation of their classes.

"Public health officers have confirmed that the schools are not safe for pupils learning, we have decided to temporarily shut some of the classes to embark on their renovation," said Mr Omoto.

He said that the government was installing lightning arresters in all the 100 primary schools and 37 secondary schools in the region.