A dormitory at St Luke Kimilili Boys High School in Bungoma was on Monday evening destroyed by fire.
The burnt dormitory, named Nabwala House, housed 198 students.
The cause of the fire is still unknown.
First responders including firefighters from the county government, students, neighbours, teachers and police officers arrived at the institution to help put the fire out.
They used sand, twigs, water and other readily available materials to try and put out the raging fire before it could spread to other buildings.
So far, no injuries were reported.
In an interview with the Star on Tuesday, school Principal Innocent Siro said the fire destroyed items belonging to 170 boys.
He added that all boys are safe despite the small injuries they got while putting off the fire.
Kimilili Sub-county police Commander Mwita Maroa said the cause of the fire is still unknown but hinted at a possible arson.
He said that police have launched investigations into the cause of the fire.
The incident occurred at around 5:40 PM when students were out for games break.
The students with the help of teachers, neighbours and subordinate staff managed to put off the fire before the firefighting engine brigade arrived from Bungoma.
This is not the first time fire is breaking out at the school.
