Following the tragic fire at Utumishi Academy that claimed 16 young lives, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is urging the Ministry of Education to act decisively against schools ignoring safety regulations.

• 16 students died in the fire at Utumishi Academy.
• National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is the key figure urging action.
• Preliminary findings revealed serious safety lapses, including a locked dormitory exit and congestion, contrary to safety requirements outlined in The School Safety Manual and The Basic Education Regulations.

New NTSA regulations on school transport, drink-driving, and vehicle inspections have sparked concerns in the Kenyan Senate regarding potential cost increases for parents and logistical burdens on schools.

• The Kenya Private Schools Association (KPSA) warns of increased transport fees if the new rules are implemented without adjustment.
• KPSA CEO Miss Rose Eteye urged the government to review or subsidize inspection fees and establish more decentralized inspection centers.
• The Senate Committee on Transport, led by Sen. Mwenda Gataya, also raised issues of insufficient public participation and unclear timelines with Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport Davis Chirchir.

CCTV footage at Utumishi Girls' Service High School has captured the chilling moment eight students allegedly set a dormitory on fire, resulting in the deaths of 16 classmates.

• 16 students tragically lost their lives in the arson attack.
• Utumishi Girls' Service High School in Nakuru is the location of the incident.
• The fire was deliberately started at the dormitory entrance, blocking the main escape route.