President Ruto orders investigations into dawn fire at Utumishi Girls Academy that killed at least 15 students, says rescue efforts and treatment of the injured ongoing.
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President William Ruto at the National Prayer Breakfast at Safari Park hotel, Nairobi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]
President William Ruto has led the nation in mourning the students killed in the Utumishi Girls Academy fire in Gilgil, Nakuru County.
The incident happened in the early hours of Thursday.
The fire left 16 students dead and others injured as leaders across the political divide called for urgent investigations and stronger safety measures in schools.
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