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Eight Students Arrested in Kenya Over Deadly School Fire

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Saturday, May 30, 20261 min read

Eight Students Arrested in Kenya Over Deadly School Fire

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Key Highlights

  • Eight students arrested in deadly Kenyan school fire
  • 16 pupils tragically lost their lives in the blaze
  • Major safety violations revealed by Education Minister
  • Families demand answers amidst heightened security

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  • Eight Students Arrested Following Fatal Arson at Kenyan School
  • Investigation Unfolds in the Wake of Tragedy

Eight Students Arrested Following Fatal Arson at Kenyan School

Eight students have been detained in connection with a devastating arson incident at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Kenya, which tragically claimed the lives of 16 pupils. The fire erupted in the early hours of Thursday, igniting the upper floor of a dormitory housing 135 bunk beds, leading to a chaotic scene that has left families scrambling for answers.

Investigation Unfolds in the Wake of Tragedy

The National Police Service has indicated that these students were identified as

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