The fire started at midnight ravaging through the dormitory and killing at least 11 students and injuring several.

Investigations are ongoing to apprehend the yet to be identified arsonists.

Death toll increases

Earlier, authorities had reported that 8 students had been killed in the fire. The latest update from the area indicates that the death toll has risen to 11.

Uganda Red Cross Society says 15 students are in critical conditions and 25 others sustained minor injuries.

The death toll might continue to increase.

How the fire started

Students narrated to reporters on Monday that suspected arsonists first locked the dormitory with 2 padlocks.

They then poured petrol through the windows and set the facility on fire.

People managed to break the padlocks as students struggled to flee the burning congested facility.

The fire claimed lives and destroyed property.

Several arrested

Police have arrested three students and a school warden to assist police authorities in investigations.

It's alleged that the arsonists are former school students who acted in revenge after being suspended by school authorities.

A team of forensic experts has been dispatched to the scene to help with investigations.

Victims identified

Some students who were killed in the fire have been identified by authorities.

They include Antonio Ssozi, Sam Nsubuga, Antonio Sekitende, Hudson Byamukama, Charles Suuna, Emma Kasozi, Maurice Basiita, Sharif Toyita, Timothy Bukenya and Jjunju.

Police on Monday said it would carry out DNA tests on the bodies which are not recognizable.