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 point.

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.

Due to the continuous fire breakouts in schools and the government's failure to take any serious measures, parents are left to handle the situation on their own.

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

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…