The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved 16 murder charges against students implicated in the deadly dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy which claimed 16 lives.

• The suspects will face 16 counts of murder.
• The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) are key organizations involved.
• Nine students initially remanded for 21 days on June 3 are expected to appear in court on Wednesday, June 24.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved murder charges against 9 suspects in the Utumishi Girls Academy fire case. This decision follows a review of evidence by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

• 16 murder charges will be faced by the suspects.
• The DPP is the key approving body.
• CCTV footage showing students appearing to start the fire was crucial evidence leading to arrests.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved 16 counts of murder against suspects in relation to the deadly arson incident at Utumishi Girls Academy on May 28, 2026.

• 16 students lost their lives in the fire.
• The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) reviewed the case file submitted by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
• Nine students were previously arrested in connection with the incident.