At least eight students of Litein Boys High School in Kericho County have been arrested following violent unrest on Sunday night, during which learners went on a rampage, torching classrooms and vandalising offices.
Police said the suspects were found with property allegedly belonging to staff members. The school compound was left in disarray, with burnt books, shattered glass, and vandalised facilities strewn across the grounds.
The riot was reportedly sparked by student grievances against the school principal, with some learners citing alleged high-handedness in management.
Following the unrest, the Ministry of Education announced that the school has been closed indefinitely as investigations continue.
Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok condemned the destruction of school property, warning learners against hooliganism. He further directed education officials to remain vigilant and act swiftly to quell emerging tensions in schools.
“Discipline and dialogue must take precedence. We will not tolerate students destroying property as a form of protest,” PS Bitok said.
The incident adds to a growing list of school unrest cases across the country, sparking concerns about discipline, communication gaps, and governance in learning institutions.
