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A fire broke out around 1:00 a.m. on May 28 at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, Kenya, killing 16 students. The death toll rose after six students succumbed to injuries, with more than 70 others hospitalized.

A fire broke out around 1:00 a.m. on May 28 at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, Kenya, killing 16 students. The death toll rose after six students succumbed to injuries, with more than 70 others hospitalized.

The fire started in a dormitory housing approximately 220 students and was extinguished by around 3:00 a.m., according to Education Minister Julius Ogamba. More than 800 students were at the school at the time.

The fire started in a dormitory housing approximately 220 students and was extinguished by around 3:00 a.m., according to Education Minister Julius Ogamba. More than 800 students were at the school at the time.

The cause of the fire had not been established, and police said investigations were ongoing. Around 50 officers were deployed to search surrounding areas for students who may have fled during the blaze.

The cause of the fire had not been established, and police said investigations were ongoing. Around 50 officers were deployed to search surrounding areas for students who may have fled during the blaze.

President William Ruto described the incident as an "unimaginable tragedy" and said the government's immediate focus was on rescue operations, treatment of the injured and support for affected families. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki also extended condolences.

President William Ruto described the incident as an "unimaginable tragedy" and said the government's immediate focus was on rescue operations, treatment of the injured and support for affected families. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki also extended condolences.

School fires are common in Kenya, with more than 100 recorded in 2024 alone. Researchers have found many were set by students protesting harsh discipline and poor conditions, while others were caused by electrical faults.

School fires are common in Kenya, with more than 100 recorded in 2024 alone. Researchers have found many were set by students protesting harsh discipline and poor conditions, while others were caused by electrical faults.

Kenya's deadliest recent school fire occurred in 2001, when 67 students died in Machakos County after arson was attributed as the cause. In 2024, 21 students died in a dormitory fire in central Kenya, and the education ministry subsequently closed 348 schools for failing to meet safety standards.

Kenya's deadliest recent school fire occurred in 2001, when 67 students died in Machakos County after arson was attributed as the cause. In 2024, 21 students died in a dormitory fire in central Kenya, and the education ministry subsequently closed 348 schools for failing to meet safety standards.

Kenya School Fire Kills 16 Girls, 70+ Hospitalized

Kenya School Fire Kills 16 Girls, 70+ Hospitalized

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