Kenya: deadly dorm fire in Nakuru city center—at least 10–15 students killed, ongoing investigations. Nakuru County (Nakuru town) is a major urban hub in Rift Valley.
A dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, has killed at least 15–16 students and injured dozens. Police and rescue teams have been searching the burned dormitory, investigators have opened a probe and authorities have said eight students are persons of interest in a suspected arson plot.