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.

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called for urgent action to stop recurring school dormitory fires after at least 15 students died at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil.

Death toll in Utumishi Girls inferno climbs to 16, seven other students admitted to hospital, Education CS Ogamba says cause of fire yet to be established.

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.