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Originally published by Capital Newstop
August 29, 2026
18h ago
DIG Lagat leads fundraising drive to rebuild Utumishi Girls after deadly fire
The fundraising comes three months after the May 28 tragedy in which a fire swept through a dormitory at the school shortly after midnight, killing 16 girls...
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Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has launched a fundraising drive to rebuild Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, following a devastating dormitory fire. The blaze, which occurred on May 28, 2026, claimed the lives of 16 students.
- 16 students died and at least 79 were injured in the fire.
- Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat is leading the reconstruction efforts.
- The tragedy exposed safety concerns, including a locked exit door, and led to criminal charges against several students.
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