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Wiper Party leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has expressed deep sorrow following the deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, where several students are feared dead.
In his message of condolence, Kalonzo described the tragedy as heartbreaking, saying the country had lost young girls full of hope, ambition, and potential.
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He extended sympathy to the bereaved families, noting that no words could ease the pain they are going through.
“With a heart weighed down by profound grief, I join all Kenyans in mourning the precious lives of the young girls taken from us in the devastating fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil. They were daughters, sisters, and friends; precious girls full of dreams, full of promise, full of life,” he said.
He added that families of the victims were going through unimaginable pain and assured them of his support and prayers.
Kalonzo also wished those injured a speedy recovery, saying they should feel the nation’s compassion as they heal.
He urged leaders attending the National Prayer Breakfast to ensure that their prayers are followed by concrete action to improve safety standards in schools.
“Let today’s prayers not end in that hall. They must translate into urgent and decisive action,” he said.
He further emphasized that leadership would be judged not by words spoken during prayer, but by actions taken afterward to protect vulnerable citizens.
Kalonzo called on the country to honour the victims by implementing measures that will prevent similar tragedies in future, quoting Psalm 147:3 on healing the brokenhearted.
Meanwhile, the Kenya Red Cross confirmed that it responded to the fire incident reported at around 3:30am, following a blaze that is believed to have started around 1am.
Authorities said emergency teams were still on the ground conducting rescue and assessment operations.
Rift Valley Regional Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi said at least ten students were yet to be accounted for as investigations continued.
He added that families would be informed first before further details are released.
Parents flocked to the school as news of the incident spread, with security restricting access and allowing only parents into the compound as rescue efforts continued.
