Utumishi Girls Academy principal sent on compulsory leave amid fire investigation
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Joycelene Muraguri, the principal of Utumishi Girls Academy, has been sent on compulsory leave as investigations continue into a school fire that resulted in 16 deaths on May 28. Nakuru Director of Education Victoria Mulili confirmed this development shortly before students were set to return to school. Mulili has appointed Rufina Nkonge as interim principal. Muraguri had previously informed parents that students should prepare to resume studies on Tuesday, June 30. However, parents expressed opposition to the reopening date, advocating for the school to remain closed until comprehensive consultations with all stakeholders, including the Ministry of Education, could occur. Many parents cited safety concerns for their daughters, noting that the tragedy was still fresh in the learners' minds.
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