Tension gripped Kangaru Boys High School in Embu County early Monday, October 13, 2025, after students staged a protest over the alleged assault of a Form Four student by a teacher. The situation escalated into chaos as angry students stormed out of the institution demanding justice for their injured colleague.
According to reports, the unrest began shortly after midnight when news spread that a student had been beaten by a teacher. The students reacted by chanting slogans within the school compound, hurling stones, and breaking windows. Attempts by teachers and security guards to calm them down were unsuccessful, forcing authorities to call in police for reinforcement.
Confirming the incident, Embu West Sub-County Police Commander, Vincent Kitili, said that the students themselves reported the matter at Embu Police Station before being evacuated for safety.
“The students themselves reported the incident at Embu Police Station. We immediately swung into action, traced those who had left the school, and brought them together at Moi Stadium, where they were kept under security till morning. This was to ensure their safety before facilitating their travel home,” Kitili said.
He added that police had launched investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault that sparked the strike.
“We are probing the incident to determine exactly what transpired and whether there was any wrongdoing on the part of the teacher,” he stated.
Police officers patrolled Embu town overnight to prevent further unrest and protect property. By dawn, learning at the school had been suspended, and the compound bore signs of destruction — shattered windows, debris, and scattered belongings.
Journalists who attempted to access the institution were denied entry by security guards reportedly acting under instructions from the administration. Efforts to reach the school principal for comment were unsuccessful as he did not respond to calls or messages.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about discipline and teacher-student relations in boarding schools.
