The cause of the tragic Utumishi Girls Academy fire that has so far led to the death of 16 learners is yet to be established.
Speaking at the facility Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos has said investigations are underway to establish the cause of the inferno.
” Investigations are ongoing. We will inform you as time goes by,” Migos has said.
Interior Cabinet Secreary Kipchumba Murkomen, on his part, has called for calm, urging members of the public to avoid speculation.
“The investigations are going to be thorough. The Director of Criminal Investigations Rashid Amin and the Chief Government Chemist are here. ” Stressed Murkomen.
The Interior CS has said the government will provide counselling services to the learners as well as parents of the institution.
“Even as we allow parents to go home with their learners, we will provide psychosocial support to them.” Murkomen has added.
Health officials say over 100 students remain under medical care as hospitals continue to manage the influx of casualties.
The two Cabinet Secretaries have been accompanied by government officials including Deputy Inspector General Eliud Langat, Governor Susan Kihika, and Education Principle Secretary Julius Bitok.
