Kenya: 35 Students Arrested, Schools Closed Over Arson and Riots

Nairobi Students in three secondary schools in have been sent home while some were arrested following violent strikes where property worth millions of shillings was destroyed on Saturday night. In Thika, students of Mbuguti Secondary School razed nine buildings, destroying property worth millions of shillings. At least 30 students were arrested and are being held at the Kirwara police station. Terminal results The burnt buildings included five classrooms, a dormitory and the administration block, which houses the staff room, accounts office and deputy principal's office. The principal, Mr Joseph Wachira, said Form Four students had earlier refused to sit for the mock exams. The students were also unhappy with having their terminal results pinned on the notice board, which was also destroyed. "The teacher on duty sensed... [read full story]