Kenya to charge students with murder over deadly school dormitory fire
Kenyan authorities are preparing to charge students with murder over a fire that killed 16 pupils, aged 15 to 18, in a dormitory at Utumishi Girls' School last month. According to the BBC, the investigation is deepening.
Kenyan authorities are preparing to charge some students with murder over a deadly fire in a dormitory at Utumishi Girls' School last month. According to the BBC, 16 pupils aged between 15 and 18 died in the blaze.
The tragedy has reignited debate over safety and oversight in the country's boarding schools. Families have called for the incident to be fully investigated and for those responsible to be held to account.
Officials say the investigation is ongoing, while legal experts note that murder charges against students could set a significant precedent. A review of school safety standards is now on the agenda.
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