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The process of identifying and collecting DNA samples from the 16 girls who died during a fire incident in Utumishi Girls, at Naivasha sub-county hospital mortuary on May 29, 2026. [ Antony Gitonga, Standard]
Detectives investigating the deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru, have arrested eight students suspected of involvement in an arson attack that killed 16 learners.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said on Friday the students were identified as persons of interest after investigations that included witness interviews, forensic analysis, and review of CCTV footage from within the school.
“Preliminary investigations have identified eight students as persons of interest in connection with the planning and execution of the suspected arson attack. The eight have been arrested and are in police custody,” it said.
