Litein High School administrators have requested stakeholder patience while determining appropriate responses to Sunday evening student violence that forced indefinite campus closure. The principal refuted false social media claims about administrative decisions following the destructive incident. Students overwhelmed security personnel and damaged multiple facilities during the rampage that affected classrooms, dormitories, and academic buildings. A fire destroyed portions of the library and computer laboratories, while vandalism left dining areas and sleeping quarters in disrepair. The security guard faced stone attacks and fled to safety before police arrived with tear gas to restore order.
This marked the third recent outbreak at the Kericho County institution, with previous disturbances reportedly stemming from complaints about food quality. The timing coincided with upcoming KCSE examinations and appeared to trigger similar unrest at three additional Rift Valley schools. Despite extensive property damage worth millions of shillings, authorities reported no serious physical injuries among students or staff members during the chaos.
This marked the third recent outbreak at the Kericho County institution, with previous disturbances reportedly stemming from complaints about food quality. The timing coincided with upcoming KCSE examinations and appeared to trigger similar unrest at three additional Rift Valley schools. Despite extensive property damage worth millions of shillings, authorities reported no serious physical injuries among students or staff members during the chaos.
