CS Cheptumo appeals for privacy of students affected by deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Academy

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NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28 -Respect for privacy has been urged for learners and families affected by a tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy Senior School, which has left several students dead and others injured.

The Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services, through the State Department for Children Services, said the country had been plunged into mourning following the incident, describing it as a devastating loss to families and the school community.

In a statement, the Department said it was “profoundly saddened” by the tragedy and extended condolences to bereaved families, while wishing injured learners a swift recovery.

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“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families, guardians, school community, and all those affected by this unfortunate tragedy,” the statement read. “We also wish a quick recovery to all injured learners currently receiving medical attention.”

Outside the institution, distraught parents and guardians endured agonising moments trying to trace their children, with many saying they had received little information about casualties and survivors.

The death toll from the tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy has risen to 16, with more than 100 students hospitalised with injuries as rescue and emergency response efforts continue.

The government said it had activated child protection response mechanisms in line with the Children Act, 2022, to safeguard affected learners and support families through the crisis.

According to the statement signed by Cabinet Secretary Hanna Wendot Cheptumo, Children Officers and child protection personnel have been deployed to coordinate urgent interventions, including protection of affected children, family tracing, and reunification efforts.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya

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