Kenya: boarding school fire - provisional detention extended for accused girls

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: June 4, 2026Country: Kenya
Crime & Law
Kenya: boarding school fire - provisional detention extended for accused girls

In Kenya, nine students suspected of planning a criminal fire at a boarding school near Naivasha on May 28 have had their pre-trial detention extended by 21 days. The fire killed 16 and injured dozens. Victims' lawyers hope the investigation will be completed by June 24, while the defense contests the decision and had requested the girls' release.

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