Tension is high in Maseno University after almost the entire administration block was consumed by fire in the wake of 8th October 2015.

The fire which begun in the early morning of Thursday is believed to have been caused by  aggrieved students  missing in the upcoming graduation and  more important  students who were removed in the list of aspirants in the upcoming student elections (somu).

The students had earlier called for the reinstatement  of aspirants who are said to have been blocked from vying a call which went unheard by the administration. This is among the many cases in Kenya   where university admins have been accused of interfering with student elections.

Some of  Maseno university offices that have been reported to be affected by the fire are dean of students office and finance offices.