Teremi Boys High School indefinitely shut down after students’ unrest

Teremi Boys High School has been indefinitely shut down after students stormed the principal’s residence on the night of Monday, January 20, causing extensive damage.

The unrest, reportedly sparked by dissatisfaction with academic performance, necessitated the intervention of anti-riot police.

Although the exact cause of the latest unrest remains unclear, preliminary reports suggest growing discontent with administrative decisions and poor academic outcomes may have fuelled the conflict.

Attempts to restore order failed, prompting the school administration to involve local authorities. After consultations, stakeholders decided to close the school to facilitate investigations and prevent further escalation.

When contacted, the school’s chief principal, Elphas Luvaso, briefly commented, alleging, “Thugs came at night to kill me,” without providing further details. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

How did Teremi Boys perform in 2024 KCSE?

Meanwhile, the incident follows a gathering last week where frustrated parents voiced concerns over a significant number of students receiving grade Y in the KCSE examinations, which raised serious questions about the school’s academic integrity and learning environment.

Reports circulating online revealed that of the 651 candidates who sat for the recent examinations at Teremi Boys High School, 36 received a grade Y, disqualifying their results.

Meanwhile, 213 students attained a C+ or higher, qualifying them for university admission, while the remaining candidates scored between a C plain and a D plain.

Friends School, Teremi Boy’s High School is located in Kabuchai Constituency, Bungoma County of the Western Region.

Teremi Boys High School has been indefinitely shut down after students stormed the principal’s residence on the night of Monday, January 20, causing extensive damage.

The unrest, reportedly sparked by dissatisfaction with academic performance, necessitated the intervention of anti-riot police.

Although the exact cause of the latest unrest remains unclear, preliminary reports suggest growing discontent with administrative decisions and poor academic outcomes may have fuelled the conflict.

Attempts to restore order failed, prompting the school administration to involve local authorities. After consultations, stakeholders decided to close the school to facilitate investigations and prevent further escalation.

When contacted, the school’s chief principal, Elphas Luvaso, briefly commented, alleging, “Thugs came at night to kill me,” without providing further details. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

How did Teremi Boys perform in 2024 KCSE?

Meanwhile, the incident follows a gathering last week where frustrated parents voiced concerns over a significant number of students receiving grade Y in the KCSE examinations, which raised serious questions about the school’s academic integrity and learning environment.

Reports circulating online revealed that of the 651 candidates who sat for the recent examinations at Teremi Boys High School, 36 received a grade Y, disqualifying their results.

Meanwhile, 213 students attained a C+ or higher, qualifying them for university admission, while the remaining candidates scored between a C plain and a D plain.

Friends School, Teremi Boy’s High School is located in Kabuchai Constituency, Bungoma County of the Western Region.