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The Standard
… muthei, Nguumo and Kalama secondary schools torching dormitories, while Kaumoni Boys High School suffered extensive damage after students set fire to the administration block and classrooms.The crisis was set off most acutely by the May 28 fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil …
Alliance High closes indefinitely as 11 students held over planned strikeThe Standard
… His remarks exactly a week after the Utumishi Girls Academy fire tragedy in Gilgil, which left 16 students dead and 79 others injured, prompting the school's closure.Education PS Julius Bitok rules out early school closures despite rising student unrestVideo by Collins Oduor pic. …
No early midterm break, says Bitok amid schools' unrestCapital News
… The incident, which occurred at the school dormitory in Gilgil, Nakuru County, prompted a major criminal investigation as authorities seek to establish the cause of the blaze. …
Utumishi School Fire Probe: Court Approves 21-Day Detention of 9 Students as Investigations IntensifyCitizen Digital
… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize A Naivasha court has ordered the detention of the nine girls from Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil at Nakuru children's remand home for 21 days. …
Utumishi Academy fire: 9 suspects denied bail, to be detained for 21 daysThe Standard
Inside the packed courtroom at Naivasha Law Courts, tension hung heavily in the air as anxious parents and members of the public waited for proceedings involving nine students from Utumishi Girls High School, Gilgil, accused of arson that led to the deaths of nine of their collea …
State seeks 30-day detention of Utumishi Girls arson suspectsThe Standard
Inside the packed courtroom at Naivasha Law Courts, tension hung heavily in the air as anxious parents and members of the public waited for proceedings involving nine students from Utumishi Girls High School, Gilgil, accused of arson that led to the deaths of nine of their collea …
Why State wants Utumishi Girls arson suspects detained for 30 daysThe Standard
The dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru county that was gutted by fire at night. …
How Malala's 2018 play predicted Utumishi fire tragedyCapital News
… The organization said the recent tragedy at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, together with reported fire incidents at St Joseph’s Seminary Senior School in Molo and St Paul’s Githakwa Secondary School in Nyeri County, highlighted systemic concerns that require imm …
Secondary Schools Alumni Body Demands Nationwide Dormitory Safety Audit Following Deadly Utumishi Girls FireCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 2 – Lenana School has been closed indefinitely following Monday night unrest by students, adding to growing concern over a fresh wave of instability in Kenyan schools just days after a deadly dormitory fire at a Gilgil school claimed 16 lives. …
Lenana School Closed Indefinitely Following Night of Student UnrestThe Standard
Burnt dormitory at Utumishi girls' high school in Gilgil, Naivasha. [Collins Oduor, Standard] CCTV footage that investigators say links eight Utumishi Girls Academy students to a dormitory fire that killed 16 learners has sparked public anger and drawn renewed scrutiny of the cou …
Child offenders law tested as eight students are linked to school fireA Grade 9 pupil, Grace Nyarua, was found dead near a railway line in Echariria village, Gilgil, Nakuru County, on Monday morning, hours after going missing from her home on Sunday evening. Her body bore visible physical injuries, and her family has called for a thorough investigation.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
A Grade 9 pupil, Grace Nyarua, was found dead near a railway line in Echariria village, Gilgil, Nakuru County, on Monday morning, hours after going missing from her home on Sunday evening. Her body bore visible physical injuries, and her family has called for a thorough investigation.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Polo Association president Jamie Murray says Kenyan polo must develop young talent through recruitment, training, and exposure, and win continental matches against African opponents before competing in Europe or South America. Murray cited recent improvements in younger players, including 15-year-old Archie Camm, as evidence of progress.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has called on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, National Cohesion and Integration Commission, and National Police Service to investigate and act against political violence, incitement, and organised gangs ahead of the 2027 General Election.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An inter-agency committee chaired by Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo has directed state agencies to urgently resolve outstanding issues for the Mau Summit–Eldoret–Malaba road project, which aims to upgrade a Northern Corridor link to improve movement of people and goods from Mombasa through western Kenya to Uganda and the wider East African region.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
Fifteen-year-old Archie Camm was voted Most Valuable Player among players under handicap 0 at the Mug of Mugs Cup at Northern Kenya Polo Club, where his team Samurai finished second after losing 7.5–7 to eventual winners Sosian Spatchcocks.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua's convoy was attacked in Nakuru Town West on Friday, with several vehicles damaged. Affiliated politicians, including Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara, condemned the incident and questioned government disruption of Opposition rallies.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua dismissed President William Ruto's declaration that his UDA-ODM coalition "must win" the 2027 General Election as wishful thinking, citing the opposition's recent landslide victory in the Ol Kalou by-election. Gachagua made the remarks during a Nakuru County tour, hours after DCP claimed his convoy came under attack in Kaptembwa.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Zambia beat Kenya 8.5-5 at the Under 18 International tournament at Manyatta Polo Club in Gilgil, with Zambia's Captain Ryan Jellis scoring all but one of Zambia's goals and Kenya's Captain Lochie Murray scoring all five of Kenya's goals.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Led by captain Sharon Alela, the Nairobi Hospital polo team won the 2026 Trustees Cup at the Nairobi Polo Club and says they feel inspired to carry that momentum into the new season and upcoming tournaments.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Under 18 polo team will face Zambia on Sunday in an international tournament at Manyatta Polo Club, following Kenya's victory over Zimbabwe last weekend. Test matches will take place this morning to help teams select their squads for the main match.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
Utumishi Girls Academy held a prayer service for Form Four candidates preparing for KCSE examinations, honouring seven students from their cohort who died in a school fire two months earlier that killed 16 students total. The ceremony featured tribute songs and was led by the school's patron, Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lang'ata MP Phelix Odiwuor says he will reintroduce a Bill seeking to make National Youth Service training mandatory for all Form Four graduates before proceeding to university, college or employment, arguing the programme would instill discipline, patriotism and practical skills.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya beat Zimbabwe 6-2.5 in a six-goal international polo match at Manyatta Polo Club in Gilgil, with Kenya scoring three quick goals in the opening chukka and maintaining their lead throughout the match.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's junior national polo team, comprising four young players selected from the Rift Valley/Swinburn Cups Championships, will face Zambia in the Schools International Championships at Manyatta Polo Club in Gilgil from Friday to Sunday, with test matches on Friday and Saturday preceding the main match on Sunday.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nakuru County plans to establish a modern disaster and emergency centre in Naivasha with Sh120 million in funding, equipped with fire engines and ambulances to respond faster to fires, drownings, and floods. The initiative follows recent fire incidents and drowning deaths in and around Lake Naivasha.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya A and Zimbabwe are set to compete in a Six-Goal-International polo match at Manyatta Polo Club in Gilgil on Sunday. Kenya A comes into the match after defeating Kenya C 5-2.5, while Zimbabwe lost to Kenya B 4.5-4.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election a preview of the 2027 General Election, citing reports of intimidation, bribery, and violence. According to Maraga, at least eight people were injured in clashes, masked men assaulted residents, and voters were offered money and goods in exchange for their votes.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard criticizes President Ruto for not addressing a rising culture of goons in Kenya, noting his silence contrasts with public outcry following violence at political rallies in Nyahururu and Kisumu that left 2 people dead. Deputy President Kindiki spoke on the matter, but the President has remained largely quiet and presidential directives to deal with goons have been infrequent.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Human Rights Commission has demanded that the IEBC ensure a credible Ol Kalou by-election amid claims of bribery, intimidation and resource misuse. The commission called for an independent, impartial and transparent poll and asked the National Police Service to increase security while ensuring officers remain professional and impartial.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja of losing command of the National Police Service, blaming rogue plainclothes officers for insecurity in Ol Kalou ahead of Thursday's parliamentary by-election.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has written to the IEBC alleging that a July 13 meeting was used to plan electoral malpractice in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16, claiming select UDA officials and government officers met to influence the election outcome.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga has cautioned students against arson attacks on school property, warning that those found responsible will face the full force of the law, including possible life imprisonment. He urged students to use dialogue to resolve grievances rather than resorting to violence and destruction of property.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
Three people were injured and two vehicles extensively damaged when supporters of rival political camps clashed while campaigning for the upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Transport along the Gilgil–Ol Kalou road was halted on Saturday after police fired in the air to disperse groups that had barricaded the highway.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Human Rights Commission and Elimu Bora Working Group have filed a constitutional petition seeking to prevent the reopening of Meline Waithera dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, where 16 students died in an arson attack. The organisations argue that past safety failures must be addressed and recommendations implemented before the dormitory reopens, with eight girls charged in connection with the incident.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba confirmed that a special task force to investigate rising school unrest will be gazetted within two weeks. The multi-stakeholder team, which will include students and parents for the first time, will collect views and submit its report within 90 days, and those found responsible for incidents will face the law.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 33-year-old woman in Nairobi allegedly sustained life-altering injuries after being brutally assaulted by her husband on May 13, 2025, in Pipeline, Nakuru County. Her family is appealing for justice and accuses police of delaying investigations, stating the alleged assault occurred while the woman was eight months pregnant and required emergency hospitalization and an emergency Caesarean section.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya National Highways Authority announced that Shandong Hi-Speed Road and Bridge International will construct the 94-kilometre second phase of the Rironi–Mau Summit Road from Rironi to Naivasha through Mai Mahiu at an estimated cost of Ksh.87.6 billion, while China Road and Bridge Corporation will handle the first phase at Ksh.96.1 billion.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil has begun phased reopening following a May 28 fire that killed 16 students. Form Four students returned today, with Grade 10 and Form Three students scheduled to resume on Monday and Thursday respectively, as the school provides psychosocial support and has constructed temporary dormitories for at least 200 students.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has postponed a decision on releasing eight minors accused of murder in connection with a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy that killed 16 students, pending a comprehensive pre-bail report due by September 22. Justice Diana Kavedza ordered probation officers to gather views from victims' families, school administration, investigators, and the accused minors before the court rules on bail.
1 July 2026 · Capital News →
Eight minors from Utumishi Girls Academy have been formally charged with murder over the death of a fellow student and have pleaded not guilty. The High Court directed that their identities remain protected throughout the proceedings, and the court issued strict guidelines barring any publication that could reveal the minors' identities.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →