St George’s Girls School in Nairobi has broken its silence following student unrest that occurred on the night of Sunday, September 7, 2025.
In an official communication, the school confirmed the incident and assured parents that steps were being taken to address the matter.
“On the night of Sunday, September, 7 2025, there was an incident of student unrest. On the following day, Monday, September 8, learners were released to go home pending investigation in the cause of the unrest,” the administration said.
The school urged calm as investigations continue.
“We kindly request all parents and guardians to remain calm and supportive as the investigation continues. Regular updates will be shared through the official school communication channels,” the school said.
A second notice issued by Chief Principal and Secretary of the Board of Management, Assumpta Mwangi, explained that the closure was triggered by students demanding to be released from school.
“This is to notify you that the School has been closed indefinitely due to students’ demand to go home,” she said.
The principal added that the Board of Management had already commenced a probe into the incident.
While the school has not disclosed details of what sparked the unrest, it has emphasised that learner safety and stability are top priorities.
The unrest, involving more than 1,800 students, began late Sunday after reports of an altercation between a teacher and a Form Three girl around 9.30 pm. The girl, who has braces, is said to have sustained a jaw injury during the incident.
Students had reportedly been outside observing the “blood moon” during the full solar eclipse when the altercation occurred.
The alleged assault triggered a riot, with students pulling down the school gate and marching out of the compound onto Dennis Pritt Road.
The agitated group staged a sit-in and later marched to the nearby Royal Media Services offices.
Witnesses said attempts to persuade the girls to return to school were met with resistance as they continued chanting and protesting.
Police intervened around midnight and managed to escort the students back inside the school compound, though they refused to return to their dormitories. Officers kept watch at the gate throughout the night.
By Monday morning, the standoff had drawn government and education officials, including Dagoretti North Subcounty Commissioner, ministry officials, and Kilimani OCPD Patricia Yegon, who all tried to calm the situation.
At around 10 am, the administration announced the indefinite closure of the school, giving students just 20 minutes to vacate the compound. Parents had already started arriving at the institution as the decision was communicated.
