Fresh Twist in Utumishi Fire Case as Court Frees One Student
The suspects are to face 16 counts of murder charges, even as the case is set to be heard on June 16, setting the stage for further development...
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In the Utumishi Girls High School fire probe, one student has been released after investigations found her not culpable, while eight others remain in detention.
- 8 students had their detention extended by two days for 16 murder charges.
- The Office of the Public Prosecutions (ODPP) approved charges following a review of evidence from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
- The nine students were linked to the fire tragedy that occurred on May 28, 2026.
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Kenya to charge students with murder over deadly school fire - June 2026
Kenyan prosecutors are preparing to charge eight students with murder following a deadly dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls' School that killed 16 pupils. The fire occurred on May 28th. In the Utumishi Girls High School fire probe, one student has been released after investigations found her not culpable, while eight others remain in detention. The Kenya National Examinations Council has instructed school principals to register all Grade 10 learners on the School-Based Assessment portal by July 30.
