A devastating fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 16 students and left dozens injured. The blaze erupted shortly after midnight, igniting a scene of chaos and heartbreak as parents anxiously awaited news of their children.
Incident Overview
The fire started on the second floor of the dormitory, where approximately 220 girls aged between 15 and 18 were asleep. Eyewitness accounts suggest that many of the victims perished while attempting to escape, with initial reports indicating that the doors to the affected area were locked at the time of the incident. A first responder revealed that some students jumped from the
