Secondary School in Siaya closed indefinitely over lack of food
Jera Mixed Secondary School in Siaya County was closed indefinitely on Friday, July 18, following tension and unrest among the students.
Jera Mixed Secondary School in Siaya County was closed indefinitely on Friday, July 18, following tension and unrest among the students.
The angry students took to the streets, calling out the school principal over an alleged food shortage. They held a peaceful demonstration to protest against the head teacher, whom they accused of mismanaging the institution.
According to the students, they were only served ugali and soup on Thursday night, and woke up to boiled water without sugar instead of the usual cup of porridge.
“We have been observing around, and there is no food in this school,” one student stated.
“The store is empty; we cannot continue living like this. Why is there no food yet we paid school fees just last week,” one of the students decried.
They also accused the principal of perennial absenteeism and demanded his immediate transfer.
“The principal isn’t listening to us; he has been lying to us every day during the assembly. All we want is for him to go home,” another student said.
The students further alleged that some of their dormitories were falling apart, and they were also facing a water shortage.
According to the students, their troubles have persisted for a long time, but the principal has continually responded with indifference.
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Following the unrest and demonstrations, the Ministry of Education, led by Ugenya Sub-County TSC Director Bernard Orwasa, visited the school and instructed the students to go home, urging them to remain patient as their concerns were being addressed.
Students preparing for the KCSE examinations remained at the school due to ongoing mock exams and general exam preparations.
While the school’s administration has been accused of mismanaging funds, teachers and community members have urged the students to remain calm.
The development comes amid the recent disbursal of Ksh22 billion as capitation for Term 2 to support learners in all public basic education institutions.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced that a total of Sh22,028,911,191.40 has been allocated across various levels of basic education.
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