Kenya girls’ school dormitory fire kills 16 students overnight

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A fire tore through a dormitory at a girls’ school in Kenya’s Rift Valley overnight, killing at least 16 students, the government said on May 28, 2026. The fire broke out just after midnight at Utumishi Girls’ Academy Senior School in Gilgil, in west-central Kenya, and burned for more than two hours. Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_hindu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hindu/ #TheHindu

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