The High Court in Kibra has denied bail to eight minors charged in connection with the Untumishi Girls tragedy, in which a fire killed 16 girls on May 28.

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Justice Diana Kavedza dismissed the bail applications filed on behalf of the eight suspects, who are set to remain in custody as the case proceeds.

“ Detention is not imposed as punishment, but as a necessary measure to protect the subjects, victims, and witnesses and to preserve the integrity of the trial. Having considered the totality of the evidence in this case, the application for bail is hereby dismissed,” Justice Kavedza stated.

The court directed that the eight minors be held at the Kamae Girls Borstal Institution within Kamiti Prison as the case continues.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke