Government targets individuals behind school fires with jail warnings

A version of this article appeared on Citizen Digital.

The Ministry of Education has issued a stern warning to individuals behind the recent wave of school unrest and arson attacks, vowing that those found responsible will face legal consequences.

Basic Education Principal Secretary Prof. Julius Bitok stated that the government is closely monitoring learning institutions following reports of the destruction of school property.

Prof. Julius Bitok warned that learners would not escape prosecution if they are linked to the destruction of school infrastructure. "We will come for you!" the Principal Secretary (PS) said, while warning students and individuals involved in school unrest.

Despite the incidents, the Ministry of Education maintains that the school calendar will not be affected. The ministry noted that only a small percentage of schools have experienced learning disruptions so far.

The state department is working to isolate the individuals who are planning these criminal acts within the school system. Security agencies have also been engaged to ensure that any property destruction is thoroughly investigated.

The government emphasized that the actions of a few undisciplined students will not be allowed to derail the education of the vast majority of learners across the country.

Official schedules for regular classes and national assessments will proceed exactly as planned by the ministry.