Utumishi Girls Founder Issues Plea to Govt After Fire Tragedy
The former Deputy IG has made it clear that the government needs to make immediate changes to avert more incidents in schools...
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Following a tragic fire that claimed the lives of 16 learners at Utumishi Girls Senior School, the school's founder, Edward Mbugua, has called for the phasing out of boarding schools.
- 16 learners died in the fire at Utumishi Girls Senior School.
- Edward Mbugua, the school's founder, advocates for a transition to day schools.
- Since January 2026, 47 schools have reported fire incidents, with day schools remaining largely unaffected.
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Fire Tragedy at Utumishi Girls Academy Claims 16 Lives - June 2026
A tragic fire claimed the lives of 16 learners at Utumishi Girls Senior School, with a requiem mass held at Gilgil Stadium to honor 15 students who died in the dormitory fire two weeks ago. First Lady Rachel Ruto and Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba attended the memorial service. President William Ruto skipped the memorial service, with First Lady Rachel Ruto instead leading the national tribute in Gilgil, Nakuru County. The school's founder, Edward Mbugua, has called for the phasing out of boarding schools following the tragedy.
