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Carolyne Kiambo
Verified
Digital Producer, Health, BBC News
Kenya
Beats
Politics, Sports, Gambling, Alcohol, Crime
Content
By Carolyne Kiambo Verified|BBCVerifiedArson attacks are not a new issue in Kenyan boarding schools but, 2022 saw a spike in the number of fires, which students blamed on an intensified curriculum following time lost to the Covid lockdown. The second half of the year saw an average of three fires a week. The BBC's Ashley Lime spoke to students whose schools have been set on fire, as well as those whose family members were killed in the arson attacks. Filmed and edited by Carolyne Kiambo
By Ashley Lime Verified, Carolyne Kiambo Verified|BBCVerifiedImage source, Michael OseweBy Ashley Lime & Carolyne KimboBBC News, NairobiA school dormitory in western Kenya burned down a few weeks ago and several students were arrested on suspicion of arson - just the latest instance of a devastating criminal pattern that has dominated the country's education system for more than 30 years.
By Carolyne Kiambo Verified|BBCVerifiedArson attacks are not a new issue in Kenyan boarding schools but, 2022 saw a spike in the number of fires, which students blamed on an intensified curriculum following time lost to the Covid lockdown. The second half of the year saw an average of three fires a week. The BBC's Ashley Lime spoke to students whose schools have been set on fire, as well as those whose family members were killed in the arson attacks. Filmed and edited by Carolyne Kiambo
Company Info
BBC News
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is the world's oldest national broadcasting organization and the largest public service broadcaster in the UK. Founded in 1922 as the British Broadcasting Company, it became a public corporation in 1927. Headquartered in London, the BBC operates under a royal charter, ensuring its editorial independence while being funded through television license fees. The BBC provides a wide range of content across various platforms. It offers radio services, having launched its first broadcast in 1922, and began regular television services in 1936. The organization also features digital offerings, including BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds, along with a global news network that broadcasts in over 40 languages. Additionally, the BBC produces educational content, such as documentaries and initiatives like BBC Bitesize, aimed at learners. The BBC serves both domestic audiences in the UK and international viewers through its digital platforms.
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