CSs Murkomen, Ogamba, DCI Boss Amin hold crisis meeting after Utumishi Girls fire tragedy that killed 15
Security and education authorities are working jointly to establish the cause of the fire, which broke out in a dormitory housing students during the night. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Senior government officials, including Cabinet Secretaries Murkomen and Ogamba, along with Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin, convened a crisis meeting at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil following a devastating overnight dormitory fire.
- At least 10 students have died as a result of the tragedy.
- The meeting involved top officials from the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Education, as well as the DCI.
- The incident has sparked renewed national discussion on school safety standards and fire preparedness.
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16 Killed in Utumishi Girls Academy Dormitory Fire - May 2026
A devastating dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County has resulted in the tragic deaths of 16 students and injuries to 79 others. The incident occurred around 12:45 am. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba ordered the midday release of students from the school and urged parents to report through a government hotline. Senior government officials including Cabinet Secretaries Murkomen and Ogamba, along with Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin, convened a crisis meeting at the scene. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations launched a probe into the fire incident while Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka urged the government to implement urgent safety reforms in schools.
