They are accused of burning the dormitory last Wednesday.

No student was injured as they were in class for evening preps.The two denied the charges.

This is the second fire at Milo Boys in a year. The first fire was in March.Students and neighbours put out last Wednesday’s fire using water and sand.

The father of one of the accused said his son is innocent and is incapable of arson.

“I know my son. He cannot even harm a fly. I am ready for this case if they have enough evidence,” he told journalists at the court.

BRIAN OJAMAA/The Star