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May 30, 2026
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Only three of 16 bodies of Utumishi fire tragedy identified

Only three of 16 bodies of Utumishi fire tragedy identified

Tears flowed freely, screams rent the air, and prayers were recited as the painful process of identifying the 16 victims of the Utumishi Girls fire tragedy began at the Naivasha Sub-County Hospital mortuary. Emotions ran high as relatives, friends, and even journalists struggled ..

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Naivasha Sub-County Hospital is the scene of anguish as relatives identify only three of the 16 bodies from the Utumishi Girls fire tragedy, with the rest burnt beyond recognition.

  • Three out of 16 bodies positively identified so far.
  • The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is questioning eight learners as persons of interest, with preliminary investigations pointing to arson.
  • Families face delays in burial arrangements due to the requirement for all DNA tests to be completed, impacting Islamic burial traditions.

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