A fire at St. Joseph Seminary Boys’ School in Nakuru County damaged two dormitories but thankfully caused no injuries or fatalities. On May 31, 2026, the Kenya Red Cross shared on X that a multi-agency team quickly responded to the fire, containing it before it spread to other buildings. Their
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CCTV Footage Reveals Chilling Details of Utumishi Academy Fire
New CCTV footage has surfaced, shedding light on the tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, which claimed 16 lives and injured many. This footage is crucial in the investigation of one of Kenya's most devastating school incidents.At around 12:10 a.m., five students entered the dormitory while
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.