Education CS Julius Ogamba provides an update on the tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County.
1. 16 learners sadly lost their lives, while 79 others were injured, seven of whom remain hospitalized.
2. The fire has been confirmed as arson, with eight learners currently under investigation.
3. Two teachers had reportedly been alerted by a section of Form 3 learners about the planned unrest, but failed to take appropriate action to prevent the arson attack.
Actions taken so far by the Ministry of Education:
The tragedy has reignited concerns over safety standards in Kenyan boarding schools, with investigators also examining reports of overcrowding and locked exits in the affected dormitory.
President William Ruto and other leaders have conveyed their condolences to the families of the victims as the nation mourns one of the deadliest school fire tragedies in recent years.
1. 16 learners sadly lost their lives, while 79 others were injured, seven of whom remain hospitalized.
2. The fire has been confirmed as arson, with eight learners currently under investigation.
3. Two teachers had reportedly been alerted by a section of Form 3 learners about the planned unrest, but failed to take appropriate action to prevent the arson attack.
Actions taken so far by the Ministry of Education:
- The school’s Board of Management has been dissolved.
- The Principal and teachers who failed to act on prior warnings will face disciplinary action from TSC
- Further investigations are ongoing as detectives continue to record statements and analyze evidence.
The tragedy has reignited concerns over safety standards in Kenyan boarding schools, with investigators also examining reports of overcrowding and locked exits in the affected dormitory.
President William Ruto and other leaders have conveyed their condolences to the families of the victims as the nation mourns one of the deadliest school fire tragedies in recent years.
