On the night of July 7, 2026, more than 100 students at Hobunaka Boys High School in Vihiga County faced a devastating loss as a fire engulfed one of the school’s dormitories, turning millions of shillings worth of property to ashes.The fire erupted swiftly, spreading throughout the dormitory before students,
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Utumishi Girls Fire: Teachers Ignored Warning Before Deadly Arson
Two teachers at Utumishi Girls School were alerted about planned unrest by some Form Three students, according to Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba. Despite this warning, the teachers failed to act before the tragic arson incident. The CS confirmed that investigations revealed the fire was indeed an act of arson.