Students at Litein Boys High School have been slapped with a heavy financial penalty following a destructive strike that left extensive damage to school property.
The school’s administration has directed that each student must pay KSh 137,000 to cover the costs of the destruction. The management emphasized that no student will be readmitted without first clearing the penalty, alongside any outstanding school fees and arrears.
Ban on Transfers
In a move signaling tough disciplinary enforcement, authorities further ordered that no public or private school should admit any student transferring from Litein Boys. This directive aims to hold students accountable and deter future unrest in schools across the country.
Widespread Destruction
The strike reportedly resulted in massive destruction of infrastructure, including dormitories, classrooms, and other essential facilities. The costly repairs have forced the school to pass the burden directly to the students involved, raising concerns among parents and guardians already struggling with high education costs.
National Concern on School Strikes
Student unrest has been a recurring issue in Kenyan secondary schools, often linked to grievances about administration, academic pressure, or learning conditions. However, the scale of penalties at Litein Boys marks one of the strictest responses in recent years, reflecting a broader push to curb indiscipline in learning institutions.
Education stakeholders have called for dialogue between students, parents, and administrators to prevent such incidents, warning that continued unrest undermines not only property but also academic progress.
The Way Forward
As the school prepares for reopening, parents are now faced with the challenge of meeting the steep financial demand. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Education is expected to monitor the situation closely, given the precedent this case may set for how schools handle destructive strikes in the future.
