Litein Boys High School in Kericho County has been closed after a violent strike on Sunday night.
Students destroyed property of unknown value, targeting the principal’s office, laboratory equipment, and window panes at the administration block during the unrest.
The extent of the damage became clear on Monday morning, September 22, when education officials and the Board of Management held an emergency meeting at the bus park to assess the situation and decide on the next steps.
Litein Boys High School Closed After Students Stage Violent Protest. Photo: Courtesy.
Sources indicated that the strike was triggered by a standoff between students and staff after learners were denied permission to watch the English Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City.
The restriction angered football fans within the school community, fueling protests that escalated into violent demonstrations.
As of publication, the reasons for the strike had yet to be officially confirmed, as Ministry of Education officials together with the school’s Board of Management remained in consultations to address the situation.
The school administration has declared an indefinite closure of the institution, citing the latest unrest as the third major strike to disrupt learning in recent months.
In the previous term, students engaged in a similar rampage, which was allegedly sparked by grievances over being served uncooked rice in the dining hall.
