Heavy security was deployed outside the Naivasha Law Courts on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, as students from Utumishi Girls Academy were arraigned in connection with the deadly dormitory fire that rocked the school last week.
While initial reports suggested that nine individuals could face charges, subsequent official updates and media reports confirmed that seven female students were presented before the court. Investigations into the tragedy have pointed to a suspected arson attack, with detectives relying on forensic evidence and CCTV footage as part of the ongoing probe.
The court proceedings come amid nationwide grief following the fire at the school in Gilgil, Nakuru County, which claimed the lives of 16 students and left more than 70 others injured. Authorities have maintained that investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine the level of responsibility of those involved.
The tragedy has renewed concerns over school safety standards, emergency preparedness, and student welfare in boarding institutions across the country. Families of the victims continue to await justice as the legal process begins and investigators work to uncover the full details behind one of the country's deadliest school fires in recent years.