Eight students suspected of arson after deadly fire at girls school in Kenya

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May 29, 2026

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Eight students suspected of arson after deadly fire at girls school in Kenya

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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Police in Kenya have arrested eight female students on suspicion of arson, authorities said Friday, after a fire destroyed a dormitory at a boarding school, killing 16 children and injuring dozens of others.

The motive is still unknown.

Police held 30 students overnight for questioning.

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