Magereza Academy Closed Indefinitely After Suspected Arson Incident
Four learners from the institution have since been arrested in connection with the incident and are currently being held at the Naivasha Police Station - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Magereza Academy in Nairobi has been closed indefinitely following a suspected arson incident that destroyed a dormitory and injured several learners.
- The fire reportedly broke out on Tuesday night around 8:00 PM.
- Four learners have been arrested and are assisting police with investigations, reportedly identified via CCTV footage.
- Injured students sustained injuries during a stampede, not from burns, as they fled the blaze.
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