Parents and guardians of students at Upper Hill School were directed to pick up their children on Thursday, June 4, following an immediate closure announced by the school administration.
The management said the decision was a precautionary measure prompted by signs of unrest within the institution, citing growing concerns over student safety amid reported disturbances in some schools across the country.
The school urged parents to act promptly to ensure the safe return of their children, while acknowledging the inconvenience caused and seeking cooperation during the process.
Upper Hill School sends students home following reports of restlessness. Photo: Courtesy.
The development came on the same day Alliance High School also closed after a fire incident affected part of a dormitory.
The school confirmed that a section of mattresses in one of its older dormitories was damaged but reassured parents that no students were harmed and that the situation was quickly contained.
At the same time Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has cautioned school principals against administering what he described as unnecessary examinations, saying they may be contributing to rising tension in schools.
Speaking during an event at the Kenya High School on Thursday, he linked recent unrest in learning institutions to student dissatisfaction with some of the exams being conducted this term.
He suggested that some learners have felt demoralized, leading to acts of protest in certain schools.
Bitok directed school administrators to suspend any examinations that could increase pressure or frustration among students, emphasizing the need to prioritize learners’ well-being and stability within schools.
He further urged principals to adopt a more consultative approach in managing students, encouraging dialogue over rigid enforcement of academic decisions in order to reduce conflict and maintain calm in learning institutions.
