SECURITYJun 3 · 15:29 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy EVELYNE MUSAMBI, Associated Press

9 students to be remanded for 21 days over Kenya school fire that killed 16

Nine students in Kenya are being held for 21 days over an arson attack at Utumishi Girls School that killed 16 children. The fire, started by lighting a mattress with a matchstick and paraffin, occurred on May 28, with investigators citing a failed emergency door as exacerbating the tragedy. Two lawyers are advocating for a thorough investigation and justice for victims.

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