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June 1, 2026
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Education Ministry Issues New Directives Affecting all Boarding Schools

Education Ministry Issues New Directives Affecting all Boarding Schools

The directive comes amid heightened concerns over the safety of students in boarding schools following a series of fire incidents in dormitories that have led to fatalities...

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Following a tragic dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru that killed 16 students, the Ministry of Education has ordered a nationwide safety audit of all boarding schools.

  • A 10-day inspection period for all boarding schools begins on Tuesday, June 2.
  • Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok is overseeing the directive.
  • The audit will address concerns like overcrowding, as seen in the Utumishi Girls Academy incident where the dormitory was over capacity and students slept in the hallway.

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