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AFC-M23 said the preliminary number of deaths had reached 24, including 19 girls and five boys. Another 29 people were undergoing treatment at medical facilities in the area, with 21 of them admitted to intensive care.
Witnesses said the fire started near the stage, quickly cutting off electricity and filling the premises with thick smoke as terrified customers rushed for safety.
The blaze started near the stage of the bar in the popular Chatuchak district, then spread rapidly, cutting power and engulfing the room with smoke, eyewitnesses say.
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said the State continues to stand in solidarity with the bereaved families and the wider school community during what he described as a deeply painful moment for the nation.
Waruku in Kileleshwa ward was also hit by a fire overnight that left at least 20 houses and 11 businesses badly affected
The inferno, whose cause is yet to be established, spread rapidly through the densely packed market area, reducing shops and merchandise to ashes before volunteers intervened to contain the blaze.
Firefighters and emergency teams are on site, working to prevent the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings.
In the clip, part of the beachside restaurant appeared to be burning as people nearby watched and alerted emergency teams. The footage raised questions from travellers, hotel operators, and members of the public, prompting the Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) to issue a detailed update on what had happened.
The fire burned more than 23,000 acres, causing roughly $150 billion in damages, and raged for over three weeks, affecting parts of Topanga and Malibu. Among the structures destroyed were the homes of several celebrities, including Mel Gibson, Paris Hilton, and Jeff Bridges.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (Lasema) said the fire began in the basement, where electrical equipment was located.
Machakos Deputy County Commissioner David Rotich confirmed that no students sustained physical injuries. However, a few were treated for trauma at Machakos Level 5 Hospital before being released and taken back to the school.
More than 2,700 residents have been ordered to evacuate, while another 14,000 have been warned they may need to leave at short notice.