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May 28, 2026
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Kalonzo demands urgent action on school fires after Utumishi Girls tragedy

Kalonzo demands urgent action on school fires after Utumishi Girls tragedy

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called for urgent action to stop recurring school dormitory fires after at least 15 students died at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil...

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Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has urgently called for action to prevent further school dormitory fires following a tragic incident at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, where at least 15 students died.

  • At least 15 students died in a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy on Thursday, May 28.
  • Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka urged political leaders to move beyond condolences and address safety failures.
  • The tragedy has revived memories of past deadly school fires in Kenya, with public anger questioning the lack of permanent solutions.

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