Kenyans praise Migori Boys students for peaceful protest against school arson and unrest

• Migori Boys High School students took to the streets in a peaceful protest, calling for an end to school arson and unrest across the country
• Speaking to the press, some learners said they were motivated by the need to safeguard the welfare of their fellow students
• Videos of the demonstration went viral online, with many Kenyans praising the students for their maturity, discipline and leadership

Students from Migori Boys High School have won the admiration of many Kenyans after taking a bold stand against the wave of school unrest sweeping across the country

The young men took to the streets of Migori in a peaceful demonstration, calling for order and harmony in schools nationwide.

Blue and grey colours filled the streets as the students peacefully delivered their message to the public.

They carried placards bearing messages urging their peers to stop burning schools and engaging in strikes.

Videos and images shared online showed hundreds of students marching through the streets, chanting slogans and calling for an end to school arson and unrest.

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Some of the students who spoke to the media explained why they had chosen not to follow the worrying trend.

“I am not burning my school until the day I dress well. I cannot look like this and still burn my school or cause problems for my school,” said one of the students.

Another student noted that their goal as Migori Boys was to build a better future for themselves and their fellow learners rather than destroy it.

“We feel that burning schools is something that should not be part of who we are. We all know that there are many sponsored students in our schools. Have you ever thought about what they go through after you burn their belongings in dormitories or destroy property in classrooms?” he posed.

The students’ actions struck a chord with many Kenyans online, who praised them for promoting peace at a time when other schools have been grappling with unrest.

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Kenyans laud Migori Boys students

Kenyans on social media applauded the students for setting a positive example and advocating for discipline and responsibility at a time when several schools have been grappling with strikes and unrest

Scholastica Achieng Odhiambo:

“This is just them taking a breather. A volcano does not have to spew lava; it can also release ashes.”

Silas Agan:

“This is an incredibly inspiring stance! It is heartening to see students choose constructive values over destruction. By taking a public stand against the trend of unrest, the students of Migori Boys are demonstrating exceptional maturity, leadership and genuine pride in their institution. They are proving that the future belongs to those who build, not those who destroy. This is the kind of positive, responsible influence our education system needs right now. Well done to the students for setting such a powerful example!”

Granvil Oshomonam:

“This creativity though. Bitok would have praised them as some of the most loyal and disciplined students.”

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Immaculate Adhiambo:

“Being a parent of a Grade 10 student in this school, my heart almost stopped. Kama hamna watoto, abort the mission of getting one in this generation.”

Bishop Sulumeti Girls students hospitalised after unrest

In other news, NGBREAKINGNEWS reported that tension gripped Bishop Sulumeti Girls High School following an attempted dormitory fire.

Although the unrest was thwarted by authorities, several learners sustained injuries and were rushed to hospital for treatment.

Fresh details later emerged revealing what may have triggered the unrest at the Kakamega-based institution.

Source: NGBREAKINGNEWS