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June 3, 2026
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Utumishi School Fire Probe: Court Approves 21-Day Detention of 9 Students as Investigations Intensify

Utumishi School Fire Probe: Court Approves 21-Day Detention of 9 Students as Investigations Intensify

The incident, which occurred at the school dormitory in Gilgil, Nakuru County, prompted a major criminal investigation as authorities seek to establish the cause of the blaze. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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A Naivasha court has approved a 21-day detention for nine students at Utumishi School as investigations deepen into a dormitory fire that tragically claimed the lives of 16 learners.

  • 16 students died in the dormitory fire.
  • The Naivasha Law Courts granted the detention.
  • Early findings suggest possible arson in the incident at Gilgil, Nakuru County.

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