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Parents and guardians walk outside the Utumishi Girls Academy following the deadly fire in Gilgil,May 28, 2026.[AFP]
How governments react to crises says a lot about the humanity and competence of those in charge. This was the conclusion most people made as stories trickled out from the fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil.