Mombasa launches inspection of schools to assess fire safety levels

The county government of Mombasa has embarked on a fire safety inspection exercise covering all learning institutions and premises domiciled in the coastal city. The directive was issued by area Governor, Abdulswamad Sharif Nassir, following the recent school fire tragedy at Utum..

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The Mombasa County Government has initiated a comprehensive fire safety inspection across all learning institutions following a recent fatal fire at Utumishi Girls Senior School in Nakuru County.

The inspection, ordered by Governor Abdulswamad Sharif Nassir, assesses fire extinguishers, dormitory door regulations, and emergency exits.
The Nakuru fire, suspected arson, resulted in the deaths of 16 learners and injured 79.
This initiative also includes fire safety sensitization programs for staff and students, covering all public and private institutions in Mombasa from primary schools to universities.

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