Kaplong Girls closed indefinitely after riot over teacher sexual harassment claims

Kaplong Girls High School in Bomet County has been closed indefinitely after students went on a rampage on Saturday night protesting alleged sexual harassment by a section of academic staff, among other grievances.

Some students sustained minor injuries following unrest, which also resulted in the destruction of school property.

According to a police report, the injured were rushed to St. Claire Kaplong Mission Hospital after a stampede.

Officers attached to the Sotik police station rushed to the scene and restored normalcy before they were released to go home on Sunday morning.