The closure was confirmed by Turkana County Education Director, Mr. Lubanga, who said the decision was made to restore calm and protect lives and property.
According to education officials, the unrest broke out yesterday after students received news of the school’s KCSE results, which were far below expectations.
Tension quickly spread within the school compound as students expressed anger and frustration, blaming the results on what they described as poor learning conditions and lack of adequate support.
Witnesses said the situation escalated when a group of students went on a rampage, destroying school property and disrupting normal operations.
Dormitories, classrooms, and offices were affected, forcing teachers and non-teaching staff to flee the compound for their safety. Police officers were later deployed to bring the situation under control.
Speaking after the incident, County Education Director Lubanga said the safety of students and staff could not be guaranteed, prompting the immediate closure of the school.
He noted that all students were ordered to leave the institution and return home until further notice.
“This was a serious security incident. We could not allow learning to continue in an environment that was no longer safe,” Lubanga said.
He added that investigations have been launched to establish what triggered the violence and to identify those who may have played a leading role in the destruction.
Education officials said a detailed assessment of the damage will be conducted before any decision is made on reopening the school. Parents have also been urged to remain calm as authorities work to address the situation.
The poor KCSE performance has sparked wider concern among parents and education stakeholders in Turkana County, with many calling for improved learning facilities, more teachers, and better academic support for students.
Some parents argued that frustration among learners has been building for years due to overcrowded classrooms and limited resources.