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May 31, 2026
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CS Murkomen calls for installation of CCTV cameras in schools after Utumishi Academy tragedy

CS Murkomen calls for installation of CCTV cameras in schools after Utumishi Academy tragedy

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called on school principals and boards of management to take proactive measures in implementing standard security and safety protocols to ensure the safety and security of learners. “You must take pro..

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Following the tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy, Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Murkomen, is urging school leaders to enhance student safety measures.

  • CCTV cameras should be installed in all schools to cover critical areas, with a central control room for monitoring.
  • The call is directed at school principals and boards of management to implement standard security protocols.
  • CS Murkomen also emphasized the importance of teachers building strong relationships with students to encourage the sharing of vital information, citing that some warnings were previously "taken for granted."

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