Prosecutors in Kenya are preparing murder charges against students accused of starting a deadly dormitory fire that killed 16 girls at a secondary school in May. The blaze tore through a dormitory at Utumishi Girls School, where more than 200 students were housed, forcing many to flee through a single exit. Authorities say nine suspects have been arrested, with allegations that a mattress was deliberately set alight near a doorway. Mpho Sithole spoke to Alex Kiarie, our correspondent in Kenya for the latest.

<p>Prosecutors in Kenya are preparing murder charges against students accused of starting a deadly dormitory fire that killed 16 girls at a secondary school in May. The blaze tore through a dormitory at Utumishi Girls School, where more than 200 students were housed, forcing many to flee through a single exit. Authorities say nine suspects have been arrested, with allegations that a mattress was deliberately set alight near a doorway. Mpho Sithole spoke to Alex Kiarie, our correspondent in Kenya for the latest.</p>

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

<p>An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.</p>