23 Tambach Boys students arrested after school unrest in Elgeyo Marakwet

Twenty-three students from Tambach Boys High School in Elgeyo Marakwet County are being held at Tambach Police Station following unrest at the school on Monday night.

The students were arrested after they were allegedly found coercing fellow learners to participate in protests.

During the unrest, the students reportedly smashed window panes in nine dormitories while demanding the immediate reinstatement of colleagues who had been suspended following a recent strike.

Confirming the incident, Elgeyo Marakwet County Police Commander Peter Mulinge said officers are conducting investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The latest incident comes as the school continues to grapple with repeated disruptions to learning, having experienced more than three student protests in recent months.

Keiyo North MP Adams Kipsanai has called for a comprehensive investigation into the alleged use of marijuana and other drugs among students in Elgeyo Marakwet County, saying substance abuse is a major contributor to rising cases of indiscipline, school unrest and destruction of property in learning institutions.