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Court Orders Mental Assessment for Eight Utumishi Girls Students

Patricia Waigwa June 26, 2026

The Nairobi High Court has ordered eight Utumishi Girls Academy students to undergo a mental assessment at Mathari Mental Hospital. The evaluation will take place on Monday, June 29, 2026. It will determine whether they are fit to stand trial. The students face 16 murder charges each following

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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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Court Orders Utumishi Girls Fire Suspects Held for 21 Days

Patricia Waigwa June 3, 2026

On June 3, 2026, the Naivasha Law Courts ordered suspects linked to the deadly Utumishi Girls’ Academy dormitory fire to remain in custody for 21 days. Consequently, the minors will stay at the Nakuru Children’s Remand Home as investigations continue. The prosecution had sought a 30-day detention period to allow detectives additional time to complete […]

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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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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