Nakuru Girls High School closed indefinitely after students go on a rampage over scheduled exams and destroy property.

Nakuru Girls High School has been closed indefinitely following a chaotic student rampage that erupted earlier today, throwing the institution into disarray. The unrest was reportedly triggered by resistance to scheduled end-of-term examinations, with students citing mental fatigue and inadequate preparation time as reasons for their frustration. What began as murmurs of protest quickly escalated into open defiance. Classrooms were vandalized, furniture was destroyed, and windows shattered as hundreds of students participated in the destruction.

School authorities, caught off guard by the intensity of the protest, acted swiftly to contain the situation. Teachers and staff attempted to calm the students, but the unrest had already spiraled beyond control. As the destruction spread across school property, the administration made the urgent decision to send all students home and shut down the institution until further notice.

According to reports, tensions had been simmering for days, with students allegedly raising concerns over the tight exam schedule and a perceived lack of academic support. However, their grievances were not formally addressed, fueling discontent. Principal Rose Menjo acknowledged the protest but expressed disappointment at the manner in which it was handled by the learners, stating that while exam anxiety is understandable, violence and destruction are unacceptable.

This latest incident adds to a troubling pattern of student unrest in Kenyan schools, particularly surrounding exam periods. Education experts and mental health advocates have raised the alarm over the rising pressure placed on students and the lack of psychosocial support available in most institutions. Some education officials have called for systemic changes, including better counseling services, more flexible exam policies, and open forums where students can express their concerns before they escalate into crisis.

As investigations begin into the extent of the damage and the students involved, many are calling on the Ministry of Education to treat this not merely as a disciplinary issue, but as a symptom of deeper structural and psychological pressures in the school system. For now, Nakuru Girls High School stands closed