Nyabisase Secondary School Closed as Student Protest Turns Violent
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Protesting Learners of Nyabisase Secondary School |
The decision followed student protests that escalated into property destruction and forced authorities to suspend learning.
Kisii County Director of Education Philip Chirchir confirmed the closure after visiting the school.
He said officials would keep the institution closed until investigations and security assessments are complete.
Transfer of principal sparks protests
The unrest reportedly began after a newly posted principal reported to the school.
The administrator had transferred from Mochorwa Secondary School to replace retired principal David Ogega.
Witnesses said students walked out of class and gathered in different parts of the compound.
The demonstrations quickly escalated as learners openly rejected the new school head.
Teachers flee during confrontation
The protests soon turned violent after students allegedly confronted members of staff.
Teachers reportedly ran for safety after groups of learners started throwing stones.
School administrators failed to restore calm as the unrest spread across the institution.
Security officers later arrived to regain control of the school compound.
Dormitory damaged by fire
During the chaos, a section of students allegedly set one of the dormitories on fire.
The blaze destroyed part of the building and caused significant property damage.
Police officers secured the scene after extinguishing the fire.
Detectives have since launched investigations into the arson and other acts of destruction.
Claims of outside influence emerge
Authorities have not established whether other grievances contributed to the protests.
Some residents, however, claimed certain stakeholders encouraged students to reject the principal.
Nancy Omweri criticised those allegedly influencing learners to oppose the transfer.
She questioned why students would destroy facilities that parents would eventually help replace.
Students sent home
Following the unrest, education officials instructed students to leave the school until further notice.
Police officers remain at the institution as investigations continue.
Officials will determine the reopening date after completing security and administrative reviews.
The incident has renewed concerns over rising cases of student unrest in learning institutions across the country.
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