The history of Utumishi Girls' School

The institution is managed by the National Police Service...

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Utumishi Girls' Senior Secondary in Gilgil, Nakuru County, a public boarding school managed by the National Police Service, recently experienced a tragic fire that claimed the lives of 16 students.

Founded in 2019 by Edward Mbugua, the school primarily admits children of security sector members but also accepts civilians.
Previously known as Utumishi Girls' Academy, the institution began admitting its first students in 2020, with learners currently in Grades 10, Form 3, and Form 4.
The school has shown academic progress, achieving a mean score of 7.88 in the 2024 KCSE and improving to 8.57 in the 2025 KCSE.

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