Nine Utumishi Academy fire victims laid to rest in emotional ceremonies nationwide

Nine of the fourteen students from the Utumishi Academy fire tragedy, whose burials had been pending, were laid to rest today in emotional ceremonies held in various parts of the country. One of the victims, Jane Kimani, was buried on Friday shortly after a joint memorial service held in honour of the students. The remaining five students are scheduled to be laid to rest next week as the country continues to mourn the devastating loss. Meanwhile, according to Citizen TV’s Ben Kirui, Faith Koskei, a parent of a Utumishi Girls student, was also laid to rest in Nakuru.