Form Four students at Nyalenda Girls Secondary School in Awasi, Nyando Sub-County, Kisumu County, reportedly attempted to cause unrest at the institution on Tuesday night after teachers confiscated two mobile phones from some of them.
According to a police report, the incident occurred after the students completed their examinations for the day, with some learners reportedly found in possession of mobile phones despite school rules prohibiting students from having the devices.
The confiscation of the phones is said to have angered the students, who allegedly teamed up after the deputy principal took the devices away.
The situation reportedly escalated at around 7pm when the students switched off the school lights before proceeding to the principal’s office, which they broke into in an attempt to retrieve the confiscated phones.
The students reportedly managed to recover the devices from the office before police officers from Boya Police Station were alerted and rushed to the school.
Upon arrival, the officers intervened and managed to restore calm at the institution.
They subsequently directed the students to return to their respective dormitories as efforts were made to contain the situation.
Police officers also conducted a search following the incident and managed to recover only one of the two mobile phones that had initially been confiscated by the school administration.
The incident, however, left a trail of destruction within the school, with several window panes reportedly smashed during the commotion.
Despite the damage to school property and the reported break-in at the principal’s office, no student had been arrested by the time the incident was reported.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, including whether the school administration intends to take disciplinary action against the students involved.
The incident comes at a time when schools across the country are administering the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, with school administrations expected to maintain discipline and ensure a conducive environment for candidates.
The possession and use of mobile phones by students during school hours remain prohibited in many learning institutions, with school administrations enforcing strict rules to prevent examination-related malpractice and maintain discipline.
