16 killed in Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire
Sixteen students have lost their lives while 79 have been injured following a dormitory fire incident reported at around 12:45am at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County. According to Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos the total population of the school is 815, at the tim..
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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.
- 16 students lost their lives.
- The incident involved Utumishi Girls Academy, with 808 girls present at the time.
- Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos confirmed the details, urging parents to contact 1199 for information.
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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.
