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June 12, 2026
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Ruto skips Utumishi Girls memorial, hosts Mandera leaders

Ruto skips Utumishi Girls memorial, hosts Mandera leaders

Ruto skipped the Utumishi Girls memorial service in Gilgil, leaving First Lady Rachel to lead the nation's tribute to the 16 fire victims...

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President William Ruto skipped the memorial service for the 16 Utumishi Girls Academy students who died in a dormitory fire, with First Lady Rachel Ruto instead leading the national tribute in Gilgil, Nakuru County.

  • 16 schoolgirls died in the tragedy.
  • The memorial service was held at Gilgil Stadium.
  • The government announced a compensation package of Sh200,000 for each affected family.

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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.

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