Siaya: St. Mary's Ukwala Closed Indefinitely Over Alleged Poor Quality Meals
- Students of St. Mary's Ukwala High School staged a protest against the poor quality of meals served in the school
- They claimed the school used substandard maize flour to prepare their meals, which they found unacceptable
- The students accused the school principal of being at the centre of the alleged misconduct that led to the demonstration and the eventual closure of the school
A secondary school in Siaya county has been closed indefinitely following the students' protest.
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Learners at St. Mary's Ukwala High School demonstrated against the poor quality of meals prepared by the school administration.
The students expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of maize flour used to prepare their meals, prompting them to take action.
"St. Mary’s Ukwala High School in Siaya county closed indefinitely after students went on the rampage over claims of poor quality maize flour used to prepare their meals," read a post by Citizen TV Kenya.
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When did St. Mary’s Ukwala High School students protest?
The learners further accused the school principal of being the primary supplier of the said poor-quality maize flour.
The demonstration reportedly erupted on the night of Monday, June 3, resulting in the closure of the school.
According to reports, students marched from the school to Ukwala Town, accusing the administration of serving them ugali made from expired flour.
The unrest escalated quickly, prompting authorities to take swift action to restore order.
Students were given a few minutes to vacate the school compound, leaving many parents and locals stunned by the abrupt closure.
Kenyans react to closure of St. Mary's Ukwala High School
Several netizens reacted to the news on social media, sharing mixed opinions on the matter:
Walter Brown Onyango:
"As an alumnus, it hurts to see my school has dropped this low in recent years."
Treaver Jones:
"During my time at Barding High School, we used to compete for Mbaga Girls and Ngiya Girls. Gone are the days, owada."
Collins David Dande:
"Very unfortunate. A school that made me who I am today is now in the news over an issue the management could have resolved."
Irynne Opiyo:
"Those condemning the students should understand that this is a matter of food safety, not just quality. The students are being served bitter ugali and uji, while the administrators ignore them and don’t eat the same food."
Gilly Kibet Langat:
"Just the other day, a leader was accused of donating several bags of toxic sugar to schools. Please, our schools should not be dumping grounds for substandard goods."
Samwel Alego:
"The children have gone through thick and thin due to food shortages at Ukwala High School. Mr. Principal, you should honor the privilege of leading that school by addressing these issues properly."
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Larmudiac High School students barred from school
In another story, parents of Larmudiac High School students in Njoro, Nakuru county were furious following a decision by the school administration.
The male students were barred from returning to school for five months, while their female counterparts continued learning.
The suspension followed a series of strikes that did not sit well with the parents of the suspended students.
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