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Official in Kenya Says 16 Students Killed in an Overnight Fire at a Girls School

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This is a tragic accident with no direct commercial mechanism. No commodity, company margin, supply chain, or regulatory impact on any sector is identifiable. The event is a school fire with humanitarian consequences only.

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  • Fire at Utumishi Girls School in Gilgil, Kenya on May 28, 2026 killed at least 16 students and injured 79.
  • School has over 800 students and is managed by the Kenya Police Service.
  • Investigation into fire safety protocol adherence is underway.
  • Kenya Red Cross providing support to affected students and families.
  • Incident follows history of deadly school fires in Kenya, including 2001 fire that killed 67 students.

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