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The dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru county that was gutted by fire at night. [Julius Chepkwony, Standard]
The death toll from Utumishi Girls Academy fire has risen to 15 following the tragic incident that occurred in the early hours of Thursday.
The affected dormitory, referred to as the Meline Waithera Block, housed about 220 students from Grade 10, Form Three and Form Four.
While confirming the incident early on, Rift Valley Regional Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi said the cause of the fire had not yet been established.
