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Live blog: Utumishi Girls arson suspects in court

Utumishi Girls students suspected of causing dormitory fire that killed 16 in court

Utumishi Girls students suspected of causing dormitory fire that killed 16 of their colleagues at Naivasha Law Courts on June 2, 2026. 

Photo credit: Boniface Mwangi | Nation Media Group
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By  Ruth Sarmwei

What you need to know:

  • Welcome to our live blog. It will detail the Tuesday June 2 court proceedings as suspects of the Utumishi Girls Senior School arson appear before a magistrate. 

  • The magistrate has restricted in-camera live coverage by media because they're minors. The girls' identities will also not be revealed in accordance with section 220 of the Children's Act. 

  • If you're just joining us, start scrolling from the bottom. 


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