Requiem mass for girls killed in Utumishi Academy fire to be held today in Gilgil
A memorial service is being held in Gilgil, Kenya, for 16 schoolgirls who died in a tragic fire at Utumishi Academy. The event has renewed public calls for stricter fire safety enforcement in educational institutions.
Why it matters
The tragedy highlights critical safety infrastructure gaps in schools and has become a focal point for national discourse on student welfare.
June 12, 2026 08:17 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Memorial service for the 16 girls who lost their lives in the tragic Utumishi Academy school fire held at Gilgil stadium on June 12, 2026. PHOTO| CITIZEN DIGITAL
The report is a straightforward, factual account of a local tragedy without editorializing.
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