Review boarding schools
The tragic incident at Utumishi Girls and the earlier deaths of 21 pupils at Hillside Endarasha Academy have revealed severe lapses...
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Recent school fires, including one at Utumishi Girls Academy claiming 16 students and another at Hillside Endarasha Academy with 21 pupils, have reignited a debate on the safety and management of Kenyan boarding schools.
- 16 students died in a recent fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County.
- Members of Parliament (MPs) are calling for a review of the boarding school system and the 100 per cent transition policy.
- Issues include overcrowding, obstructed escape routes, and illegally locked doors, exacerbated by inadequate infrastructure and high enrolment.
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