Learning activities in parts of the country have been disrupted after schools in Kirinyaga, Nakuru, and Nairobi moved to release students and suspend normal operations as a precautionary measure amid growing tension in the education sector.
In Kirinyaga, Baricho High School announced that all learners will be released today following consultations involving the Board of Management, Parents Association, Ministry of Education, and other stakeholders.
The administration said the move is aimed at safeguarding student safety and easing tension within the institution.
In Nakuru County, Molo Academy was temporarily closed after student unrest escalated into demands by learners to be sent home, with reports of dormitory window panes being damaged during the incident.
Kipsigis Girls sends students home as unrest hits schools nationwide
The school directed parents to arrange transport so students begin leaving the institution.
In Nairobi, Nairobi School also sent learners home on short notice after consultations with the Board of Management, Parents Association, and the Ministry of Education.
Parents were instructed to collect their sons on Friday morning as the school moved to a short break, with further guidance expected later.
The developments reflect a broader wave of concern in the education sector, with several institutions taking preventive measures including early releases and temporary closures to avoid escalation and ensure the safety of learners.
Education authorities and school administrators have urged calm, noting that engagements are ongoing to stabilize the situation and ensure a safe return to normal learning.
By Kithinji Njeru
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