Mourning engulfs Gilgil after 16 students die in Utumishi Girls Academy fire - June 2026

Mourning engulfed Gilgil as hundreds gathered for the funeral service of 16 students who tragically perished in a fire at Utumishi Girls Academy. Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) Secretary General Collins Oyuu has stated that teachers should not bear the sole responsibility for the unrest reported in schools. Members of Parliament are reportedly considering a return to caning in schools as a measure to address rising student unrest across Kenya.