9 students to be remanded for 21 days over Kenya school fire that killed 16
Nine students in Kenya have been remanded for 21 days as suspects in an arson attack that resulted in the deaths of 16 children at a boarding school. The fire occurred at Utumishi Girls Academy, where investigators believe the blaze was started intentionally. A court has ordered the girls to be held at a children's home while further investigations are conducted.
- ▪The fire at Utumishi Girls School occurred on May 28 and killed 16 students.
- ▪Investigators suspect the fire was started by lighting a mattress at the dormitory's exit.
- ▪The court has granted 21 days for detectives to complete their inquiries into the incident.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream on9 students to be remanded for 21 days over Kenya school fire that killed 16Kenyan detectives have been granted 21 days to hold nine students suspected of planning an arson attack at a school in central KenyaByEVELYNE MUSAMBI Associated PressJune 3, 2026, 11:29 AM1:36Students from Utumishi Girls Academy appear at Naivasha Law Courts in Nakuru, Kenya, Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
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