- Students injured in the deadly Utumishi Girls Academy fire have been airlifted to Nairobi for specialised treatment
- The tragic dormitory inferno, which broke out at around 2 am, claimed the lives of 16 students and left dozens injured
- Images shared online showed injured students lying on stretchers as they were loaded into a chopper for transfer
Kenyans across the country are standing in solidarity with the parents of students at Utumishi Girls Academy following the early morning dormitory fire incident on Thursday, May 28.
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The tragedy, which occurred at around 2 am, left 16 students dead while 74 others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
The injured students were rushed to St Joseph’s Mission Hospital in Gilgil, Nakuru County, as parents flocked to the school hoping to find their daughters safe and sound.
While some students were treated and discharged, seven others were admitted for further care due to the severity of their injuries.
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The seven were airlifted to Nairobi to receive specialised treatment and care in an effort to save their lives.
Images shared online captured the students lying on stretchers as they were placed inside a military chopper ready to be flown to Nairobi.
By press time, parents of those who perished in the fire had yet to confirm whether they had been allowed to identify the bodies or remains of their daughters.
Following the incident, the school was closed indefinitely as investigations into what caused the fire commenced.
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Kenyans online have continued to mourn the tragedy while calling for stronger fire safety measures in schools across the country
Hillary Hillary:
“Firefighting, first aid and safety should be introduced as mandatory subjects in all schools.”
Kahuria Njogu:
“Why can’t it be mandatory to have automated fire extinguishers and fire suppression systems in dormitories just like in malls? This is not the first school where we have lost children. Until when? Very painful.”
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Joaness Muga:
“Poleni sana familia ya hawa watoto wetu na shule kwa jumla kwa kupoteza viongozi wa siku za usoni. Mungu awe na nyinyi kwa wakati huu mgumu. Pia wale wamenusurika, God is the Best Doctor and prayers are the Best medicine.”
Alfred Kitivi:
“To end school arson cases, every dormitory must have firefighting equipment, trained fire marshals, and tight security. Quick recovery to the girls and condolences to the families who lost their loved ones.”
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In related news, NgGossips reported that a TikToker identified as Adek Ttau has sparked outrage online after making insensitive remarks following the Utumishi Girls fire incident.
Adek allegedly celebrated the deaths at Utumishi Girls Academy, in addition to making tribal remarks.
He has, however, denied making the remarks, apologised, and offered condolences to the affected families.
A Nakuru police officer has urged the DCI and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission to investigate the circulating posts.
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Nakuru-based police officer Sammy Ondimu strongly condemned Adek’s sentiments, noting that Kenya had suffered before because of tribal incitement.
He warned against the misuse of the freedom of speech to promote hatred or celebrate the pain of grieving families.
Source: NgGossips
