Architects Propose Overhaul of Dorm Safety Rules After Utumishi Fire Tragedy

The fatal school fire has been linked to failures in following the Ministry of Education’s safety guidelines...

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Following the tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy that killed 16 students, the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) has proposed new safety regulations for school dormitories.

A core principle is that "No dormitory should be occupied unless every child can escape quickly, safely, and without needing a key during an emergency."
The proposal was authored by Architect Tuesday Gichuki and published on June 2.
Recommendations include at least two separate, outward-opening exits per dormitory, mandatory fire safety systems, regular fire drills, and strict adherence to electrical safety standards.

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