DPP approves 16 murder charges against students linked to Utumishi Girls Academy fire
The Director of Public Prosecutions in Kenya has approved murder charges against students involved in a deadly school fire at Utumishi Girls Academy. The May 2026 incident resulted in 16 deaths and has prompted government warnings regarding rising school arson cases.
Why it matters
This case highlights a critical escalation in school violence and safety concerns within the Kenyan education system.
June 23, 2026 07:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A general view of the building at Utumishi Girls Academy where a deadly fire took place in Gilgil, north of the capital Nairobi on May 28, 2026. Photo by SIMON MAINA / AFP
The report relies on official statements from the ODPP and DCI without editorializing.
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