Kahuhia Girls High School Shuttered After Arson Plot Thwarted
MURANG’A — Kahuhia Girls High School has been temporarily closed and students sent home after a major arson attempt was thwarted on campus. The administration ordered an immediate shutdown after a student was reportedly captured on closed-circuit television (CCTV) siphoning generator fuel while in possession of a matchbox.
Principal Ms. Njihia ordered the closure following a week of escalating tension among the student body. Parents received urgent directives to travel to the institution and collect their daughters. School management stated that the swift action aimed to defuse the situation and guarantee the safety of all learners.
Stakeholders Commend Proactive Measures
Education stakeholders have praised Principal Njihia for her decisive action. Authorities emphasized that prioritizing student lives and averting catastrophic outcomes must supersede standard institutional routines during crises.
Investigations and Safety Audits Underway
Sending students home serves as a preliminary measure to neutralize the immediate threat. During the closure, school management and local security agencies will conduct a comprehensive investigation to determine the root causes of the unrest.
Additionally, officials will execute an extensive audit of dormitory safety protocols before the institution considers resuming academic programs.