Survivors of Utumishi Fire Out of Critical Condition as DNA Testing Begins - May 2026

Medical practitioners have confirmed that survivors of the devastating Utumishi Girls' School fire in Gilgil, Nakuru County, are no longer in critical condition. Rescue heroes who were first to arrive at the scene recounted how they courageously rescued students who were trapped during the Tuesday night incident. DNA testing has commenced to identify the bodies of students who perished in the fire, bringing closure to grieving families. Meanwhile, eight students from Utumishi Girls Gilgil have been arrested in connection with the fire incident that occurred on Wednesday night, which resulted in property destruction and impacted sixteen students.