Eight students arrested in Kenya after suspected deadly school arson attack
Summary
Eight students were arrested in Kenya after a fire at a girls' school killed 16 pupils. The fire broke out in a dormitory early Thursday morning, and authorities are still investigating its exact cause.Key Facts
- The fire happened at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, about 120 km from Nairobi.
- It started on the first floor of a dormitory with 135 bunk beds.
- Police identified eight students as suspects involved in planning and starting the fire.
- These students were arrested after being traced to their homes and questioned.
- Kenya has had many deadly school fires, some caused by arson linked to students unhappy with conditions.
- Overcrowding and poor safety measures, like blocked exits, often worsen the damage in school fires.
- Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of this fire.
- The incident has raised national concern about school safety in Kenya.
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