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June 30, 2026
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Utumishi Girls to reopen as principal sent on leave

Utumishi Girls to reopen as principal sent on leave

Principal Joycelene Muraguri has been sent on compulsory leave, the school board has been completely dissolved...

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Utumishi Girls Academy is set to reopen on Thursday, July 2, 2026, following a devastating arson attack that claimed the lives of 16 students. The school's principal, Joycelene Muraguri, has been sent on compulsory leave pending investigations into the incident.

  • 16 students died and 79 were injured in the dormitory fire.
  • The Ministry of Education has appointed Ms Rufina Nkonge as the acting principal.
  • An interim school board has been established, and eight students are facing murder charges.

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