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Originally published by Ghafla! (Entertainment)entertainment
May 29, 2026
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“I Have Cried So Hard” Vera Sidika, Kate Actress, & Njugush Lead National Mourning As Utumishi Girls Closes Indefinitely

As the Ministry of Education ordered the immediate closure of Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, a massive wave of grief has swept across Kenya’s entertainment industry, with prominent celebrities taking to social media to mourn the 16 students killed in the tragic midnight dorm..
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Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil has been closed indefinitely following a devastating dormitory fire that claimed the lives of 16 students. The tragedy has prompted widespread mourning across Kenya, with prominent figures in the entertainment industry expressing their grief.
- 16 students died in the midnight inferno.
- The Ministry of Education ordered the immediate closure of the school.
- Kenyan celebrities like Vera Sidika, Kate Actress, and comedian Njugush have shared their heartbreak and condolences online.
- Forensic teams are investigating the cause of the blaze, while 74 students with burn injuries are receiving medical care.
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