NAIROBI, 28th May, 2026 (WAM) -- A dormitory fire in Kenya's central region of Nakuru killed at least 10 students, radio station Capital FM said on Thursday, citing a senior police official.

Emergency rescue teams were searching the dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy, where the fire started at about 1 am (2200 GMT), the broadcaster said, citing Samuel Ndanyi, Regional Police Commander.

Firefighters and police officers had fanned out to battle the flames and evacuate other students, it added.