Eight subject minors charged in connection with the fatal dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy have pleaded not guilty to 16 counts of murder.

• In a Kibera High Court hearing, the minors denied charges related to the blaze on May 28, which also injured 79 others.
• Presiding over the case is Justice Diana Kavedza, who emphasized the need to protect the identities of the accused and avoid "trial by media."
• Defense lawyers sought bail, but the Prosecution opposes it due to the case's gravity; a bail ruling is expected on September 22, 2026.