The High Court has postponed a decision on releasing eight minors accused of murder in connection with a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy that killed 16 students, pending a comprehensive pre-bail report due by September 22. Justice Diana Kavedza ordered probation officers to gather views from victims' families, school administration, investigators, and the accused minors before the court rules on bail.
21 hours ago · Capital News →
Eight minors from Utumishi Girls Academy have been charged with murder over the death of a fellow student linked to a school fire that killed 16. The minors pleaded not guilty before Justice Diana Kavedza, who ordered their identities be protected and that they be referred to as "subject minors" throughout the trial.
23 hours ago · Capital News →
A court has directed that eight students from Utumishi Girls Academy facing charges linked to a deadly school fire be referred to as "subject minors" instead of suspects during legal proceedings, with Justice Diana Kavedza emphasizing the protection of children's rights and identities in criminal proceedings.
23 hours ago · Capital News →
Eight minors from Utumishi Girls Academy have been formally charged with murder over the death of a fellow student and have pleaded not guilty. The High Court directed that their identities remain protected throughout the proceedings, and the court issued strict guidelines barring any publication that could reveal the minors' identities.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eight students from Utumishi Girls High School are expected to appear before the High Court for a mention hearing on murder charges related to the deaths of 16 fellow students. The court will receive a psychiatric assessment report to determine whether the eight girls are mentally fit to stand trial.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has imposed strict reporting restrictions on the trial of eight Utumishi Girls Academy students accused in a dormitory fire that killed 16 fellow students, barring publication of information that could identify the child suspects, their parents, guardians, siblings and immediate family members.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kibera High Court has declined to immediately release eight Utumishi Girls Academy students charged with murder in connection with a school dormitory fire that killed 16 fellow students, with the judge ordering a comprehensive social inquiry report before ruling on bail.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →