Event Brief
Kenya mourns 16 students killed in school fire
Filed: Jun 12, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
Summary: Hundreds gathered in Gilgil for a memorial for 16 girls killed in a school fire.
WHO: Rachel Ruto
WHAT: First Lady Rachel Ruto attended a memorial service for 16 students killed in a school fire.
WHEN: Jun 12, 2026 at 4:34 PM ET
WHERE: Gilgil, Kenya
WHY: The cause of the fire has not been reported.
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