Nyapui School of Excellence Hit by Third Fire Disaster This Year

Nyapui Senior Secondary School of Excellence in Kenema has reportedly been hit by another fire incident, barely months after two previous blaze destroyed part of its boarding facilities.

The latest fire is said to have broken out around 2:00 a.m. on Thursday, 11 June 2026, causing fresh concern among students, parents, and residents of the city.

The incident has reignited public debate over safety standards at the institution, particularly as it comes shortly after two major fire in 2026 that caused significant damage to one of the school’s boarding homes. At the time, authorities promised investigations into the cause of the fire, but questions are now being raised about whether the findings were ever made public and whether recommended safety measures were fully implemented.

Nyapui School of Excellence is one of Sierra Leone’s flagship institutions for girls’ education, established to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) studies. The school was designed to provide modern learning and boarding facilities for young girls pursuing careers in science and technology.

While the cause of the latest fire remains unknown, the incident has renewed calls for comprehensive investigations, improved fire safety systems, and stronger protection measures for students.

Parents and education advocates are urging authorities to determine what caused the repeated incidents and to take urgent steps to ensure the safety of students and staff at the institution. As investigations begin, many are awaiting answers on how the latest tragedy occurred and what can be done to prevent a recurrence.