Kisumu Girls School to Reopen Amid Corporal Punishment Probe

Kisumu Girls High School will reopen on Saturday, after being closed for several days due to student unrest.

Nelson Sifuna, the regional director of education for Nyanza, stated that the speedy reopening of the school will assist the students in completing the curriculum prior to the KCSE examinations.

Sifuna indicated that based on the initial interim report, the first group of students is expected to return this Saturday.

He emphasized the urgency of preventing extended periods of students staying at home, particularly as the academic year is drawing to a close and the syllabus needs to be covered.

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He added that investigations into the incident that sparked the protests are ongoing, and any teacher found to be responsible for corporal punishment will be disciplined.

Sifuna assured that his office is open and emphasized that the quality assurance team is committed to listening to all voices.

He pointed out that corporal punishment is illegal, and if it is proven to have occurred, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) will take appropriate action.

He underscored that they will not solely rely on the principal’s perspective but will consider input from all stakeholders, as Kisumu is a national school and any issues must be addressed.

In addition, Sifuna commended the girls for maintaining decorum during the protests and refraining from damaging any property.

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Sifuna expressed his gratitude to the girls. Despite going on strike, they refrained from causing any damage to school property.

Sifuna reported that no students were injured when a fire broke out in a dormitory at Kisumu Boys.

The principal assured the parents that investigations had begun. He emphasized that all 2,365 boys are safe and accounted for.

For the 208 students whose dormitory was affected, the school has arranged alternative accommodation.

The fire began in a store and soon spread to the dormitory.

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Kisumu Girls School to Reopen Amid Corporal Punishment Probe