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Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba addressing the press.PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/OnesimusKipchumbaMurkomen

16 students killed in Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire

Faith ChelangatMay 28, 2026May 28, 202602 mins

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba has confirmed that sixteen students have died while 79 others were injured following a tragic dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County. The fire broke out at around 12:45am, prompting an emergency response from rescue teams and local authorities. Ogamba said the injured students were rushed…

Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil. PHOTO/@NPSOfficial_KE/X

Ruto mourns Utumishi Girls Academy fire victims as probe continues

Faith ChelangatMay 28, 2026May 28, 202604 mins

President William Ruto has condoled with the families of students who died following a tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy. In a statement on Thursday, May 27, 2026, the Head of State said the country is mourning the loss of “young lives filled with promise, hope, and dreams for the future.” “Our hearts and prayers…