The decision came after signs of renewed tension among students who had staged a destructive protest just over a week earlier.
Parents who had accompanied their sons back to school were left frustrated. Many expressed disappointment at the state of the institution, saying the damage from the earlier strike was extensive. Broken windows, vandalized classrooms, and burnt facilities painted a picture of a school in crisis.
“We came here at 8 a.m., but what we saw left us in shock,” one parent said.
Parents who had accompanied their sons back to school were left frustrated. Many expressed disappointment at the state of the institution, saying the damage from the earlier strike was extensive. Broken windows, vandalized classrooms, and burnt facilities painted a picture of a school in crisis.
“We came here at 8 a.m., but what we saw left us in shock,” one parent said.
“Most of the classrooms are ruined. We are asking the government to intervene because the situation is out of hand.”
Others worried about the fate of students preparing for national examinations.
Others worried about the fate of students preparing for national examinations.
“Our children, especially the candidates, have nowhere to study. How will they sit their exams in this environment?” another parent questioned.
The unrest first erupted on the night of September 21 when students reportedly rioted after being denied a chance to watch a much-anticipated English Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City.
The unrest first erupted on the night of September 21 when students reportedly rioted after being denied a chance to watch a much-anticipated English Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City.
Witnesses said the boys went on a rampage, destroying property worth millions and even setting some school structures on fire.
Videos shared online showed students invading teachers’ quarters, cooking in their kitchens, and attempting to shield the school bus from damage while much of the campus was left in ruins.
Authorities moved quickly to contain the situation. Ten students were later arrested after being identified on CCTV footage.
Videos shared online showed students invading teachers’ quarters, cooking in their kitchens, and attempting to shield the school bus from damage while much of the campus was left in ruins.
Authorities moved quickly to contain the situation. Ten students were later arrested after being identified on CCTV footage.
According to Kericho Governor Eric Mutai, some of those apprehended were armed with machetes and knives during the chaos.
“I commend the county security team for their swift response,” the governor said.
“I commend the county security team for their swift response,” the governor said.
“The arrested students will help investigators understand what really happened.”
Despite the arrests, parents argue that the root cause of the unrest has not been addressed. Many blame the principal, claiming his leadership has failed to restore order.
Despite the arrests, parents argue that the root cause of the unrest has not been addressed. Many blame the principal, claiming his leadership has failed to restore order.
Others insist that the Board of Management and the Ministry of Education must step in to save the school from total collapse.
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