A tragic fire broke out at the Utumishi Girls' Academy Senior School in Gilgil, Nakuru County, Kenya, overnight, leading to the deaths of at least 15 students, according to police reports. The incident has left an unknown number of students injured. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fire, which remains unclear. Footage from the scene shows significant damage, including broken window panes and smoke-stained walls. Senior police commander Masoud Mwinyi stated that 50 officers are searching the area for students who may have escaped during the blaze. This incident highlights a troubling pattern in Kenya, where school fires have occurred frequently, often linked to student protests against harsh disciplinary measures and poor living conditions. In 2018 alone, the country recorded more than 60 cases of arson in public secondary schools. Additionally, a fire in 2024 at a primary boarding school in nearby Nyeri County resulted in the deaths of 21 students, with the cause of that fire also not conclusively determined.