'When I tried to escape, the smoke became too much and I was forced to go back and look for another way.'

The death toll from Utumishi Girls Academy fire has risen to 15 following the tragic incident that occurred in the early hours of Thursday.

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The closure is to allow for an investigation into the fire that left 16 pupils dead.

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.

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.

The institution is managed by the National Police Service.

The mother of a Form Four student died on the spot while her husband sustained injuries.

The pattern of schools stained by smoke, panic and death is terrifying because the warning signs have always been but they carry on as usual until disaster strikes.

President William Ruto led the nation in mourning the 16 learners who perished in a morning inferno at Utumishi Girls Academy, Gilgil.

The dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy has sparked an outpouring of grief.

Survivors have pointed towards suspected arson by fellow students.

Some students have alleged that the fire was started by their colleagues.

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Police say preliminary probe points to arson.

Families of the 16 girls killed in the Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire in Gilgil have accused the school and the Ministry of Education of negligence.

It has also emerged that plans for a strike were hatched by students over a week ago.