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The tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, which claimed the lives of at least 16 students and injured dozens ...
03/06/2026

The tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, which claimed the lives of at least 16 students and injured dozens more, has reopened a national conversation about safety in boarding schools. One of the most debated developments from the investigation is the role of CCTV footage, which reportedly captured students moving through the dormitory and allegedly initiating the fire before escaping.

As authorities continue to rely on surveillance footage to reconstruct events, schools, parents, and policymakers are now asking a difficult question: should CCTV be extended into dormitories, and if so, how far is too far?

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In Gatundu, farming is not just a job .It is survival, patience and hard physical work.A local woman, Wanjoroge, had gon...
03/06/2026

In Gatundu, farming is not just a job .It is survival, patience and hard physical work.A local woman, Wanjoroge, had gone to plant arrowroots (nduma), like many small-scale farmers do every day in Kenya’s rural areas.

Arrowroot farming thrives in wet swampy soils, so she was working in a soggy patch near tea bushes. What looks like normal farming ground can quickly turn dangerous. As she planted, the soft soil gave way and she began sinking deeper into thick mud until she could no longer pull herself out.

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A wave of student unrest and school fire incidents across Kenya has heightened concerns over learner safety, mental well...
03/06/2026

A wave of student unrest and school fire incidents across Kenya has heightened concerns over learner safety, mental wellbeing and the effectiveness of safety measures in learning institutions, prompting renewed calls for urgent intervention.

The latest incident saw Lenana School in Nairobi temporarily close its doors after unrest erupted on the night of June 1, forcing the administration to ask parents and guardians to pick up students as authorities worked to restore normalcy and assess the situation.

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A series of school fires has reignited debate about student safety, with some questioning whether boarding schools still...
03/06/2026

A series of school fires has reignited debate about student safety, with some questioning whether boarding schools still have a place in modern education.

For the past century, Kenyan boarding schools have been used as training facilities where adolescents are trained to become respectable people in society, but in recent years, they have become parents’ biggest worries, with the thought of whether this term will end with my child home in my hands or will they become another hero due to the ongoing fires.

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As the second term progresses, a worrying trend has once again gripped Kenya’s education sector. Reports of student unre...
03/06/2026

As the second term progresses, a worrying trend has once again gripped Kenya’s education sector. Reports of student unrest, dormitory fires, destruction of property, and abrupt school closures have dominated headlines, leaving parents, teachers, and policymakers asking one pressing question: What is happening in our schools?

The recent closure of Lenana School following student unrest and the heartbreaking tragedy at Utumishi Girls Academy, where a dormitory fire claimed the lives of 16 students, have reignited concerns about the state of student wellbeing, school management, and safety in Kenyan schools.

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03/06/2026

Daniel Njoroge is one of many beneficiary of the adult learning program by AIC Kamutiini in Mai mahiu

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Nine suspects linked to the Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire that left 16 students dead are expected to learn their...
03/06/2026

Nine suspects linked to the Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire that left 16 students dead are expected to learn their fate this afternoon, as the court prepares to rule on whether they will be released on cash bail or remain in custody to allow further investigations.

Naivasha Chief Magistrate Abdulqadir Ramathan indicated that the ruling will be delivered on Wednesday afternoon, following competing applications from the prosecution and defence over continued detention.
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On the night of May 28, tragedy unfolded at Meline Waithera Dormitory within Utumishi Girls Academy, where a fire tore t...
03/06/2026

On the night of May 28, tragedy unfolded at Meline Waithera Dormitory within Utumishi Girls Academy, where a fire tore through the two-storey residential block, leaving devastation in its wake and claiming young lives.

Among those caught in the unfolding crisis was 16-year-old Form Three student Cecilia Wanjiku, a name that has since become synonymous with extraordinary courage in the midst of unimaginable fear.
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The Kili family of Eldoret, widely recognised in Uasin Gishu County for its success in commercial farming, is mourning t...
02/06/2026

The Kili family of Eldoret, widely recognised in Uasin Gishu County for its success in commercial farming, is mourning the loss of June Chebet Kili, who passed away on June 1, 2026, while receiving treatment at a hospital in New South Wales, Australia. June was pursuing her studies in Australia and was reportedly nearing graduation at the time of her death.

Her passing comes approximately 18 months after the death of her brother, Rodney Kili, who died in a farm related accident in October 2024. The back-to-back tragedies have left relatives, friends and the wider Kenyan community in shock.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of George Kili.

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June is globally recognised as Men’s Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique health challen...
02/06/2026

June is globally recognised as Men’s Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique health challenges facing men and boys. While discussions often focus on physical wellbeing, there is growing recognition that mental health deserves equal attention.

This year’s theme, “Partners in Care: Advancing Men’s Health Through Connection, Education, and Advocacy For Better Lifespans Across the Lifespan,” carries a powerful message. It emphasises that men’s health is not an individual responsibility alone.
Read here https://parentsafrica.com/mens-mental-health-breaking-the-silence-building-a-culture-of-care/

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