The Kenyan Education Minister reported that at least 16 students were killed and 79 others injured in a fire at Utumishi Girls School located in Gilgil, central Kenya.
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16 students killed in fire at Utumishi Girls School in Kenya
A fire at Utumishi Girls School in Gilgil, central Kenya, resulted in the deaths of at least 16 students and injuries to 79 others, according to the Education Minister. The incident occurred on May 28, 2026.
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