Students Suspected of Starting Deadly Kenya School Fire That Killed 16

Kenyan police have identified students as suspects in a dormitory fire at a girls' school that killed 16 people, using security camera footage to make the identification. The fire occurred at the school dormitory, adding to a troubling pattern of school fires across Kenya. School fires are common in Kenya, with researchers noting that many are deliberately started by students protesting strict discipline and poor living conditions in educational institutions.