A 2018 school play written by Cleophas Malala has drawn renewed attention after its fictional portrayal of a deadly girls’ school fire bore striking similarities to the recent Utumishi Girls' fire.

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

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

The situation at Utumishi Girls Senior School may be indicative of conduct disorder.

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.

We must be willing to examine honestly and without deflection, what is happening in the spaces where our children are being raised.

A 2018 school play written by Cleophas Malala has drawn renewed attention after its fictional portrayal of a deadly girls’ school fire bore striking similarities to the recent…

A 2018 school play written by Cleophas Malala has drawn renewed attention after its fictional portrayal of a deadly girls’ school fire bore striking similarities to the recent…

In a country where colonial legacy rages on, it is not surprising that human life has stopped feeling sacred.