Utumishi Academy heroine Cecilia Wanjiku honoured posthumously for bravery in fire tragedy
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NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 20 – Utumishi Girls Academy student Cecilia Wanjiku has been honoured posthumously for her bravery and selflessness during the tragic domitory fire, where she attempted to rescue fellow students trapped in a burning dormitory.
Wanjiku tragically died in the school fire on the night of May 28, 2026.
The recognition by the National Heroes Council celebrates her extraordinary courage and concern for the safety of others, having chosen to help those in danger rather than flee the scene.
