Machakos University has been closed indefinitely over students' ongoing demonstrations.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Lucy Irungu made the announcement on Wednesday in an internal memo circulated to students and varsity staff.
The university's closure came hours after a student shot by a police officer during Monday's protests died on Wednesday morning.
"Due to the evolving insecurity situation around the university and the ongoing students' demonstrations, a special meeting convened on December 7, 2022, resolved that in the interest of the security of staff and students, the university be closed with immediate effect," the memo seen by the Star read in part.
The document dated December 7, 2022, was signed by the vice-chancellor.
"This is, therefore, to inform all students to vacate the university premises with immediate effect. Further communication will be made in due course, " Irungu stated.
The university students went on a rampage for the third record time on Wednesday protesting their colleague's death.
A police officer was injured during the melee.
The demonstrations are ongoing.
