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Kenya: Only Seven Victims Identified in Utumishi Fire
Filed: May 29, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
Summary: Officials say only seven of 16 victims from the Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire have been positively identified.
WHO: Officials investigating Utumishi Girls Academy fire
WHAT: Confirmed only seven of 16 victims were positively identified; remaining bodies will be identified via DNA matching with families.
WHEN: May 29, 2026 at 2:21 AM ET
WHERE: Nakuru, Kenya
WHY: The victims’ identities were burnt beyond recognition and will be established through DNA matching with family members.
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