Eight students arrested in deadly Kenyan school dorm fire
Eight students have been arrested in connection with a deadly fire at a Kenyan girls' boarding school. The fire resulted in the deaths of 16 students and left 79 others injured. The school is currently closed as police continue their investigation.
- ▪Eight students were arrested on suspicion of arson.
- ▪The fire occurred in a girls' boarding school dormitory.
- ▪The incident resulted in 16 fatalities and 79 injuries.
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Toggle PlayEight students arrested in deadly Kenyan school dorm fireNewsFeedEight students arrested in deadly Kenyan school dorm fireKenyan police have arrested eight students on suspicion of arson after a deadly fire ripped through a girls’ boarding school dormitory, killing 16 students and injuring 79 others. The school remained closed Friday as police questioned dozens of students.Published On 29 May 202629 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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