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June 29, 2026

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Utumishi Girls Set New Reopening Date After Govt Intervention

Utumishi Girls Set New Reopening Date After Govt Intervention

Parents of girls in the facility initially opposed reopening plans, accusing the government of doing little to guarantee their children's safety...

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Utumishi Girls Academy is set to reopen on Thursday, July 2, following a meeting between parents and Ministry of Education officials to address safety concerns after a tragic fire that killed 16 students.

Key decision: Phased reopening beginning with Form Four students on July 2, and other classes on July 6.
Involved: Parents, Ministry of Education officials, National Police Service.
Notable reforms: Transfer of the school's headteacher, dissolution of the school board, and temporary accommodation in unaffected dormitories and new structures.

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