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01. What to look for before you buy02. Where these figures come from03. Best prices in stock today04. Why buy from Qyvea05. FAQ
Parents can ask the school about dormitory capacity and bed spacing, exits that are never locked from outside, working alarms and extinguishers, the date of the last fire drill, night supervision, emergency contacts and how parents are informed in an emergency. Ask politely and in writing; good schools welcome the questions.
Key takeaways
- Ask in writing and politely.
- Exits, alarms, extinguishers and drills.
- Night supervision and emergency contacts.
- Share concerns with the board and PTA.
01What to look for before you buy
- How many learners sleep in each dormitory and how are beds spaced?
- How many exits are there and are they ever locked while learners are inside?
- Are there working fire alarms and extinguishers, and when were they last checked?
- When was the last fire drill, including at night?
- Who supervises the dormitories at night?
- How will parents be contacted in an emergency?
- Is there emergency lighting and a first aid kit?
- Has the county fire service inspected the school?
- Is CCTV used and who monitors it?
- Who is the safety contact on the board?
02Where these figures come from
Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. Sources checked October 2026: Standard: architects plan stricter school dormitory standards; Nation: history of school fire tragedies and what the safety guidelines say; Standard: Koome urges review of school safety standards.
03Best prices in stock today
Prices update live from the Qyvea store. Tap any product to see full specs, stock and delivery options, or ask us on WhatsApp for a recommendation.
04Why buy from Qyvea
Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea
- Genuine branded products sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product)
- 7-day returns and exchanges; damaged or wrong item? Report it within 48 hours for a free replacement or full refund
- Pay with M-Pesa, bank transfer or card; refunds go back the same way
- Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000, and delivery across Kenya
- Delivered to your door, dispatched once payment is confirmed, rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews (bought from us? leave a review)
- Talk to a person on WhatsApp 0113 301 244, usually within 30 minutes
Full details: return & refund policy.
05Frequently asked questions
Will asking cause problems?
Reasonable safety questions are part of parental involvement; use the PTA if you prefer a group approach.
What if answers are unclear?
Escalate to the board and the sub-county education office.
