AIC Chebisaas Boys National School parents have threatened to take legal action against the school administration over what they term as punitive fines following a recent student protest.
This follow the events of the night of Saturday, July 19, where students staged an impromptu march along the Kisumu–Eldoret highway, protesting what they described as a “disappointing” school concert.
It is reported that each student had paid Ksh250 for the event, which was advertised to feature surprise guests instead, the school invited a local Kalenjin artist, a move many students interpreted as tribally biased and not reflective of the diverse student body’s expectations.
The protest, though peaceful, was dramatic. Students whistled and chanted under the streetlights, some covering their faces to avoid identification. No property was damaged, but the spectacle drew attention from motorists and quickly spread across social media platforms.
In the aftermath, the school administration imposed what parents are now calling “punitive measures”, reportedly including fines and disciplinary actions that have placed a financial and emotional strain on families.
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Despite repeated requests for dialogue, parents say the school has refused to grant them a fair hearing.
A WhatsApp group formed by concerned parents has become the organizing hub for mobilization. In a message confirmed by Education News, one parent wrote:
“Despite repeated requests for dialogue, the school administration once again failed to grant parents a fair hearing. In light of this continued lack of engagement, we, as parents, have unanimously resolved to seek legal redress to ensure our voices are heard and our rights respected.”
The group of parents has resolved to file a court injunction with a selected team of parents tasked with fast-tracking the process. To fund the legal effort, each parent has been asked to contribute Ksh200, with payments directed to the group’s treasurer.
In a message that was sent by the coordinator that read, “Let us remain united in this cause, together, we can send a strong message that parents must be treated with dignity, fairness, and respect,” the parents have vowed not to back down until they are given a chance to be heard by the school administration
By Masaki Enock
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