According to Ogamba, preliminary findings into the incident indicate that the teachers received information regarding possible unrest but did not act decisively to stop the situation from escalating.
“Two teachers had reportedly been alerted by a section of Form 3 learners about the planned unrest but failed to take appropriate action to prevent the arson attack,” Ogamba said.
The Cabinet Secretary stated that the government has already begun taking administrative and disciplinary measures following the incident, which raised concern over student safety and management at the school.
As part of the immediate actions taken, the Board of Management (BOM) of Utumishi Girls Secondary School has been dissolved.
“Following the incident, the BOM of Utumishi Girls Secondary School has been dissolved,” he stated.
Ogamba further disclosed that the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has been informed of the findings and has already initiated disciplinary action against the school principal.
He added that the two teachers accused of failing to respond to the warning would also face disciplinary proceedings.
“TSC has been informed of the findings and is taking immediate disciplinary action against the school principal while the teachers who failed to act will also face disciplinary proceedings,” he said.
The incident has once again placed the spotlight on rising cases of student unrest and arson attacks in schools across the country, with authorities under pressure to strengthen preventive measures and improve crisis response systems within learning institutions.
Although details surrounding the motive behind the unrest have not been fully disclosed, education officials are continuing investigations into the circumstances that led to the attack and the extent of the damage caused.
The government has maintained that schools must remain safe spaces for learners and teachers, stressing the need for stronger communication channels between students, teachers, and administrators to identify and address grievances before they escalate into violence or destruction.
Ogamba’s remarks signal a tougher stance by the Ministry of Education against negligence and failure by school officials to act on intelligence or warning signs related to student unrest.