Kenya school dormitory fire kills 16 pupils
Summary
A dormitory fire at Utumishi girls academy in Gilgil, Nakuru county, Kenya, has killed at least 16 students. Parents are anxiously awaiting news of their children as the blaze ripped through the building.
How coverage differs
- Left: Devastating school fire claims young lives, parents' anxious wait Left-leaning outlets, specifically The Guardian, lead with the tragic loss of life, reporting that at least 16 pupils died in the dormitory fire at Utumishi girls academy in Gilgil, Kenya. They highlight the emotional toll on families, noting parents are anxiously awaiting news of their children.