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May 29, 2026
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Koome urges review of school safety standards after tragic Utumishi Girls fire

Koome urges review of school safety standards after tragic Utumishi Girls fire

β€œI call on all relevant duty bearers to undertake a comprehensive review of school safety standards, emergency preparedness systems, infrastructure, and risk management measures to protect learners.”..

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Following a devastating fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil that resulted in 16 student fatalities, Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for a thorough review of school safety standards.

  • A total of 16 lives were lost in the fire.
  • Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged relevant duty bearers to conduct a comprehensive review.
  • Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba cited non-compliance with safety regulations, including an overcrowded dormitory and a locked exit, as contributing factors to the tragedy.

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