Panic at Daystar University as transformer blows up

Panic at Daystar University as transformer blows up

A transformer blew up at Daystar University, Nairobi campus, on Wednesday evening sending students, motorists and staffers scampering for safety.

University officials said a vehicle was burnt.

Following the incident, the university’s security office sent out a statement to students and staff members.

Here is the full statement:

Dear community,

Today at around 4.20pm, there was a fire emergency that was caused by transformer explosion located at Nairobi Campus [car] park.

The incident was successfully responded to by our students and staff. Unfortunately one vehicle belonging to our student was burnt.

The case has been reported to [Kenya Power] who are currently on the ground. The detailed cause of the fire will be established by [Kenya Power].

Major (Rtd) Leakono

CSO