Koome urges review of school safety standards after tragic Utumishi Girls fire

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Chief Justice Martha Koome at a past event. [Courtesy; Judiciary]

Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for stronger safety measures in schools following the deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil that claimed 16 lives.

In a statement on Friday, May 29, Koome described recurring fires and safety breaches in boarding schools as a serious national concern.

“We owe our children a safe and secure learning environment,” she said. “I call on all relevant duty bearers to undertake a comprehensive review of school safety standards, emergency preparedness systems, infrastructure, and risk management measures to protect learners.”