Kenyan police arrest 8 students on suspicion of arson after deadly girls school fire
Kenyan police have arrested eight female students on suspicion of arson following a deadly fire at a boarding school. The fire at Utumishi Girls School resulted in the deaths of 16 students and injuries to 79 others. Investigations are ongoing to determine the motive behind the incident and to gather more evidence.
- ▪Eight female students were arrested for their suspected involvement in an arson attack at Utumishi Girls School.
- ▪The fire killed 16 students and injured 79 others, prompting a thorough investigation by the police.
- ▪Parents of the students have expressed frustration over the lack of information regarding the situation.
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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 onKenyan police arrest 8 students on suspicion of arson after deadly girls school fireKenyan police have arrested eight female students on suspicion of arson after a fire destroyed a dormitory at a boarding schoolByEVELYNE MUSAMBI Associated PressMay 29, 2026, 7:05 AM1:26Red Cross members recover the bodies of students who died in the fire at the Utumishi Girls School in the Gilgil area, central Kenya, Thursday, May 28, 2026.
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