PS Bitok To Students: Stop Burning Schools or Face Jail

Focus on safety after deadly dormitory fire.

The government’s response follows the tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Senior Secondary School, which claimed the lives of 16 students and left dozens of others injured.

Investigations into the incident have led to the arrest of several students suspected of involvement in the arson attack. Authorities have indicated that enquiries are ongoing as detectives seek to establish the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

The incident has reignited debate about student discipline, school safety standards and the mechanisms available for addressing grievances within learning institutions.

According to Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, preliminary findings showed the school had failed to fully comply with some safety requirements, including concerns over dormitory congestion and emergency exits.