Rift Valley
Five killed in head-on crash on Nakuru–Nairobi Highway
The crash occurred at about 11pm on September 13, 2026, in the Kamugunda area, according to Gilgil Sub-County Police Commander Winston Mwakio.
Gilgil
Education and Career
Counselling, tight security mark return of Utumishi Girls students after deadly dormitory fire
At the entrance, female police officers conducted detailed searches on students and inspected luggage before allowing them into the compound. The checks were introduced to ensure restricted items did not find t...
Education and Career
Utumishi Girls parents demand major safety reforms following deadly dormitory fire
Parents are also seeking the installation of fire alarms, fire extinguishers and emergency exits in all dormitories and classrooms, alongside routine fire drills in line with the Ministry of Education’s Safety...
Education and Career
Utumishi Girls Academy founder explains why burnt dormitory was named after his daughter
The Meline Waithera Dormitory is one of the residential blocks at Utumishi Girls Academy, named in honour of Meline Waithera Njoroge, the daughter of former Deputy Inspector General of Police Edward Mbugua, one...
Education and Career
47 schools hit by fires since January,187 injured , says Red Cross
The organisation says 187 people have been treated for fire-related injuries this year. Out of these, 132 are linked to the Utumishi Girls Academy fire, which claimed 16 students and left others injured.
Education and Career
Utumishi founder urges rethink of boarding schools after deadly dorm fire
Utumishi Girls Academy founder Edward Mbugua said the deadly dormitory fire that killed 16 students should prompt Kenya to re-examine boarding school planning, infrastructure and overcrowding, including whether...
Education and Career
White caskets line Gilgil Stadium in heartbreaking Utumishi Girls requiem mass
The 15 coffins were arranged in a solemn row at the centre of the venue, creating a painful reminder of the fire that struck the school on May 28, leaving 16 students dead and 79 others injured.
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State reaffirms support for Utumishi Girls Academy fire victims
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said the State continues to stand in solidarity with the bereaved families and the wider school community during what he described as a deeply painful moment for the nation.
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MP Otiende seeks Parliamentary inquiry into unrest
Amollo said lawmakers should not distance themselves from the challenges facing schools, insisting that every institution has a role to play in addressing the crisis.
Education and Career
Education Ministry orders nationwide boarding school safety audit after Utumishi fire
The Ministry of Education has ordered nationwide inspections of all boarding schools after the Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire in Gilgil killed 16 students and injured dozens. Inspections begin June 2 and...
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DCI: CCTV analysis identifies six among eight suspects in Utumishi Girls fire
According to investigators, further review of the footage at the Forensic Imaging and Acoustic Laboratory at the National Police Service Forensics Laboratory, in collaboration with teachers, confirmed that seve...
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“We had to jump”: Utumishi student narrates deadly dormitory fire ordeal in Gilgil
She described how the situation turned even more dangerous as students faced limited escape options, leading to desperate jumps from upper floors in an effort to survive.