Normalcy
is slowly returning to schools in Gatundu South after several institutions were
closed indefinitely over the weekend.
A crisis meeting was held by education and security officials, together with area Member of Parliament Gabriel Kagombe.
The meeting cleared the way for the reopening of affected schools and introduced steps to restore calm.
The unrest had seen dormitories and school property destroyed in institutions including Gathiru Boys, Muhoho Boys, and Mururia Boys High School.
The chaos has been linked to exam pressure, strict school rules, and tension around reporting deadlines.
“They have discussed unique issues from different schools, and we’ve been able to identify a solution to all of them, and I’m happy to report that now we’ve started coming back to normalcy,” Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe said.
“I can report that Queen of Peace Nembu School has come back today, and by the end of the week, all the schools shall come back,” he stated.
Kagombe said the most affected schools were Mururia, Ucekeini, and Muhoho. He added that the meeting agreed that principals in those schools are now better prepared to manage the situation.
This follows the closure of 29 schools in Gatundu, just a day before St. George’s Girls in Nairobi was also shut down on Monday morning.
The sudden closures raised fears about disruption to the academic calendar.
Parents and guardians called on school management and government officials to fast-track repairs and reconstruction of damaged infrastructure.
Stakeholders emphasised the need for long-term solutions, including more support for students facing exam stress and better communication between school administrations and learners.
The Ministry of Education is expected to monitor the situation closely as schools reopen and resume normal learning.
Meanwhile, local leaders have urged calm and cooperation, calling on students to focus on their education and avoid destructive actions.
Security teams remain on high alert in case of further unrest, even as schools work on implementing preventive measures.
All affected schools are expected to be fully reopened by the end of the week.
