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May 31, 2026
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Wetang’ula urges Education Ministry to act on unsafe Schools After fatal Utumishi Academy tragedy

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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