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May 28, 2026
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Utumishi Girls Academy Death Toll Rises to 15 as Over 100 Students Hospitalised

Utumishi Girls Academy Death Toll Rises to 15 as Over 100 Students Hospitalised

Firefighters from multiple agencies, including local and national emergency units, worked through the night to contain the blaze and evacuate students from the affected dormitory. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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A devastating fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru, Kenya, has claimed the lives of 15 students and left over 100 others hospitalized. The blaze broke out overnight in a dormitory housing hundreds of students, causing widespread destruction.

  • The death toll has tragically risen to 15.
  • Over 100 students are currently receiving medical treatment.
  • Emergency services and investigative teams are on the scene, with a probe launched to determine the cause of the fire.

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