Tag Archives: Emergency Response

President William Ruto has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of 16 students following a devastating fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, calling the incident a national tragedy. In a statement released on Thursday, the President said the entire country stands in solidarity with the families, teachers, and students …

Grief and confusion engulfed families at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil on Thursday after a devastating fire broke out at the school, leaving at least 16 students dead and several others injured. According to the Kenya Red Cross, the blaze started at around 1am. A guardian who was present at …

At least 10 students are feared dead after a fire broke out in a dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County. The blaze is reported to have started around 1am, with the Kenya Red Cross confirming it was alerted to the incident at approximately 3:30am on Thursday. Click …

A fuel tanker exploded after colliding with another truck along Nairobi’s Southern Bypass near Carnivore Restaurant, leaving one person dead and causing major traffic disruption. The accident happened on Saturday, sparking panic along the busy route near Wilson Airport. Both trucks, including the fuel tanker, caught fire, producing thick black …

One body has been recovered from the rubble of a 14-storey building that collapsed in South C on Friday morning, as multi-agency rescue teams continue search operations. The body was retrieved on Sunday at around 1.30 pm, marking the third day of search and rescue efforts at the scene. Officials …

A building that was still under construction has collapsed in South C. According to the Kenya Red Cross, the incident occurred early this morning in the Shopping Centre area of South C, Nairobi County. In a statement shared on X, the agency said a multi-agency emergency response team has been …