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Kenya to charge students with murder over deadly school fire

Kenyan prosecutors are set to charge several students with murder following a deadly arson at Utumishi Girls' School on May 28, which killed sixteen pupils. Eight students are currently in custody, having been identified as involved in the fire that forced 202 students to flee through a malfunctioning emergency exit. The case highlights ongoing concerns over school safety in Kenya.

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Published 24 Jun 2026, 08:13 UTC · Updated 24 Jun 2026, 08:30 UTC

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