Eldoret: AIC Chebisaas Boys Storm Streets Over Unmet Concert Expectations, Claim Tribal Bias
- AIC Chebisaas Boys High School erupted into chaos as an alleged student-organised event sparked backlash, prompting an unusual night demonstration along a major highway
- The chanting students marched under streetlights, drawing attention and halting traffic as videos of the protest began circulating widely on social media
- The protesting students reportedly raised concerns over fairness and representation, as authorities remained silent on the incident
Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features for digital and print media.
Uasin Gishu: Saturday night, July 19, saw unusual activity on the Kimumu-Eldoret Highway as students from Chebisaas Boys High School staged a protest.
Source: Facebook
The learners marched towards Eldoret Town over an alleged 'disappointing' school-organised concert.
Which guests were Chebisaas Boys students expecting?
According to the event advertisement, the school had planned a talent show scheduled for Friday, July 18, featuring a surprise guest, Bada Dancers, and renowned Big Afrique DJs.
Students were also expected to participate in various activities, including dance, comedy, public speaking, rap, singing, and bodybuilding.
Reportedly, each student paid KSh 250 for the event.
Why were Chebisaas students protesting?
Alleged reports from the students suggest they were led to believe a major artist would perform, only for the administration to bring in a local Kalenjin musician.
The selection sparked outrage, with students accusing the school of tribal favouritism and failing to reflect the diversity and expectations of the student body.
The learners argued that the decision lacked both consultation and inclusivity.
The students, many covering their faces with clothing, were captured on video whistling and chanting as they made their way along Kisumu Road under the dim glow of streetlights.
Motorists were seen slowing down, while some stopped entirely to give way to the marching students.
The school authorities are yet to issue an official statement, but tension continues to mount around the school.
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How did Kenyans react to AIC Chebisaas Boys' strike?
Dan Kibet
"School administration should listen more. This is the era of threatening students who choose to speak up. This hiding of faces is a pointer that they know victimisation is loading."
Kipchirchir Collins
"Hawa maboys watatupea pressure; I hope they didn’t destroy property."
Simiyu Makokha Simiyu
"This school is no longer the giant Chebisaas Boys we knew some time back. Three months to KCSE, and they can still afford to be on the road for maandamano! Smelling Doom! Doom!"
Kenn Miyoyo
"You struggle to pay school fees with this economy, then pap mandamano."
Harriett Kosgei
"They should have waited for daybreak. This is putting every student at risk."
Kimutai J. Celestine
"Ooh no, this is not safe. I pay for the young men to get back to their senses. May God protect them."
Why did Tanzanian school parents protest?
In other news, parents in Makambako accused teachers at Magegele Primary of stealing food supplies meant for pupils.
The allegations emerged during a school financial meeting, where parents learned that maize, beans, cooking oil, and cash had gone missing.
A local trader reportedly confessed to buying the stolen items from the teachers and returned part of the goods. The stolen items included 60 bags of maize, 24 bags of beans, five litres of oil, and approximately KSh 50,000 in cash.
Angry parents demanded legal action and accountability from the school and government authorities.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
