Chianda Boys High School closed after students’ unrest
By David Nthua, July 12, 2026Chianda Boys High School has been closed, and all students have been sent home following a fire at the institution that left one dormitory destroyed.
In a series of Facebook posts published on Sunday, July 12, 2026, the school said the learners were released in accordance with instructions from the Ministry of Education.
“The boys have been released this morning following a strict instruction from those in charge. Make sure you either pick up your son or send him fare home,” the school stated.
The administration asked parents and guardians to make immediate arrangements to receive their children or provide them with transportation money.
“We have released all the boys this morning following the instructions from the government through MOE. The boys have been released!” another post reads.
Dormitory destroyed
The closure came after Senior Chief Nathan Ojungo House was destroyed by fire on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
According to the school, the affected dormitory accommodated Form Three students from the Silver, Orange and another stream.
“Only Senior Chief Nathan Ojungo House was destroyed by fire yesterday. Ojungo Houses Form three students. Silver, Orange, and another stream spend here,” the school stated.
The institution said the estimated cost of renovating the damaged dormitory would be communicated later.
“The approximate cost for the renovation will be communicated,” the school added.
Reopening unclear
The school did not announce when students would be expected to return.
“Coming back will be something else,” one of the posts reads.
The cause of the fire and the circumstances surrounding the unrest had not been disclosed by the time of publication.
The school also did not report any injuries in the posts shared on Sunday morning.
Parents and guardians were advised to ensure that the students travelled home safely as they waited for further communication from the institution and education authorities.