Wetang’ula urges Education Ministry to act on unsafe Schools After fatal Utumishi Academy tragedy
Speaker Wetang’ula stated that the Utumishi Academy fire tragedy, which claimed 16 young lives, should prompt intensified school inspections and firm action against institutions that disregard safety requirements. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Following the tragic fire at Utumishi Academy that claimed 16 young lives, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is urging the Ministry of Education to act decisively against schools ignoring safety regulations.
- 16 students died in the fire at Utumishi Academy.
- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is the key figure urging action.
- Preliminary findings revealed serious safety lapses, including a locked dormitory exit and congestion, contrary to safety requirements outlined in The School Safety Manual and The Basic Education Regulations.
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CCTV Captures Eight Students Allegedly Setting Utumishi Dormitory Fire - June 2026
CCTV footage at Utumishi Girls' Service High School captured eight students allegedly setting a dormitory fire that killed 16 classmates in Nakuru. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations identified six out of eight students arrested in connection with the tragic fire. The Education Ministry subsequently ordered a nationwide safety audit of all boarding schools following the incident. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula urged the Ministry of Education to act decisively against schools ignoring safety regulations. The government also announced it would provide psychological support and counseling to families affected by the tragedy.
