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Nyabisase School Closed Over Principal Protest Chaos

Patricia Waigwa July 6, 2026 0

On Monday, July 6, 2026, Nyabisase Mixed Secondary School in Bobasi, Kisii County, closed indefinitely after student unrest led to a dormitory fire. School authorities released students to their parents as police launched investigations into the incident. The unrest reportedly followed the

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Utumishi Girls Reopens for Grade 10 Students Today

Patricia Waigwa July 6, 2026 0

Grade 10 learners have officially resumed classes at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, today, July 6, 2026. Specifically, this marks the second phase of a carefully structured reopening following the tragic dormitory fire on May 28 that claimed 16 lives and injured 79 others. Furthermore, the school is implementing strict safety and psychosocial […]

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Utumishi Girls Students Remain in Custody Until September Ruling

Patricia Waigwa July 2, 2026 0

On Thursday, July 2, 2026, the Kibera High Court postponed its bail ruling for eight Utumishi Girls Academy students charged with murder. The court ordered the minors to remain at the Kabete Juvenile Remand Home until September 22, 2026. The students pleaded not guilty to 16 murder charges linked to the deadly dormitory fire at […]

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Utumishi Girls Fire Victims Receive Final Send-Off in Gilgil

Patricia Waigwa June 12, 2026

Kenya paused today to mourn 15 schoolgirls whose lives ended too soon. Specifically, a solemn Requiem Mass took place at Gilgil Stadium in Nakuru County on June 12, 2026. Furthermore, grieving families, students, and senior government officials gathered to pay their final respects to the victims of the Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire. White Coffins […]

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Utumishi Girls Fire Suspects Face Court

Patricia Waigwa June 2, 2026

On June 2, 2026, several students from Utumishi Girls Academy appeared before the Naivasha Law Courts in connection with the deadly dormitory fire. Consequently, the court proceedings marked a major step in investigations into the tragedy that shocked the nation. The fire claimed multiple lives and left many other learners injured. Additionally, authorities conducted the

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Mike Sonko Offers to Pay Burial Costs for Utumishi Girls Fire Victims

Patricia Waigwa May 30, 2026

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has pledged to cover funeral and burial expenses for families of students who died in the Utumishi Girls Academy fire. Consequently, the move aims to ease the financial burden facing families during this difficult period. Additionally, Sonko expressed sympathy to parents, relatives, and the entire school community. His commitment comes

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Mother Dies in Gilgil Crash While Rushing to Utumishi Girls Fire Scene

Patricia Waigwa May 29, 2026

On May 28, 2026, Faith Irene tragically lost her life in a road accident along the Nakuru–Gilgil Highway. The fatal crash happened at Kariandusi as she rushed to Utumishi Girls Senior Secondary School. Consequently, the heartbreaking incident deepened the pain surrounding the deadly school dormitory fire. Additionally, her husband survived the collision with serious

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CS Ogamba Shuts Down Utumishi Girls After Deadly Fire Tragedy

Patricia Waigwa May 28, 2026

On May 28, 2026, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba ordered the indefinite closure of Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County. Consequently, the government halted all school operations immediately after the devastating tragedy. Additionally, authorities acted swiftly to secure the premises as investigations began. Deadly Fire Breaks Out in Dormitory Block

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Tragic Utumishi Girls Fire Kills 16 Students, 74 Injured

Patricia Waigwa May 28, 2026

A devastating fire at Utumishi Girls Academy has left families grieving across Kenya. The tragedy unfolded around 1:00 AM on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Gilgil, Nakuru County. Consequently, authorities confirmed the deaths of 16 students following the deadly dormitory blaze. Additionally, at least 74 other students suffered injuries during the horrifying incident. Inferno