Protection of every individual in Kenya is guaranteed in the Constitution under the Bill of Rights, including the protection of our children. Sadly, it is not the first time that we are...

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

Fires at schools have been a cause of concern for education officials, with classrooms and dormitories often crowded and no firefighting equipment in place.

Ignored provisions in Kenya’s School Safety Standards Manual continue to expose learners to deadly risks, as weak enforcement and overcrowding persist despite clear legal…

“I call on all relevant duty bearers to undertake a comprehensive review of school safety standards, emergency preparedness systems, infrastructure, and risk management measures…

Utumishi school fire triggers a rethink of school safety

With 16 Utumishi Girls Academy students dead and 74 injured, the nation reels from another horrific, tragic incident.

Protection of every individual in Kenya is guaranteed in the Constitution under the Bill of Rights, including the protection of our children. Sadly, it is not the first time that…

Church leaders have called for a swift investigation and urgent school safety reforms following the Utumishi Girls Academy fire that claimed 16 students' lives.

Section 420 requires division of large buildings into fire compartments: fire-resistant walls and floors designed to contain a blaze for 30 to 60 minutes, long enough for full…

Public debate has intensified over Kenya’s child justice system after eight Utumishi Girls Academy students were linked to a fatal dormitory fire.

The Utumishi Girls tragedy should prompt a broader national conversation about school safety, infrastructure, governance, and investment in education.

The tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil that claimed the lives of 16 innocent students, and the state and education stakeholders must take this tragedy as a turning…