Eight Students Detained as Investigations Continue Into Gilgil School Fire That Killed 16 - May 2026

Eight students have been detained as investigations continue into a fire that killed 16 students at the Utumishi Girls Secondary School in Gilgil. Families have begun identifying some of the student bodies following the tragic fire, with DNA testing ongoing to identify those who were severely burned. Naivasha morgue was filled with grief and sorrow as parents identified the bodies of 16 students who tragically died in the fire. The bravery of Cecilia Wanjiku is being remembered following the tragic fire incident. A series of school arson incidents across Kenya has prompted calls for strengthened parenting, with the alarming trend raising significant concerns nationwide regarding student behavior and safety.

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