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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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.
