Written By Lisa Murimi
Tharaka Boys High School in Tharaka Nithi County was closed indefinitely on Wednesday after students staged protests, refusing to sit for their internal exams.
The learners demanded to use the remaining time for revision, just weeks ahead of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams.
Tensions flared when the school administration insisted on proceeding with the exams as scheduled.
This sparked demonstrations within the school compound, with students accusing the administration of ignoring their requests for more revision time.
In response to the unrest, the school principal quickly convened a parade and announced the temporary closure of the institution to prevent further escalation.
Police officers from Nguo Imwe Police Station were deployed to restore order, and two students were arrested for interrogation as investigations began.
Tharaka Boys joins the growing list of schools recently shut down due to student unrest, including St. Monica Girls High School in Kitale, which was closed last week after students demanded the resignation of their principal over alleged mismanagement.
