Deputy County Commissioner, Dagoretti North Sub-County, has closed St George’s Girls’ High School indefinitely closed.

The Commissioner closed the school on the morning of Monday, September 8, 2025.

This decision that was followed by cheers from both students and parents.

We have made the decision with the security team and the board that we declare the school closed. Further communication will follow,” he said.

The students protested on the night of Sunday, September 7, over rampant corporal punishment and assault by one of the teachers.

Officials at the school said the concerned teacher has been arrested.

Parents have been asked to pick their children from the institution.

However, a school administrator urged parents who wished their children to continue learning to consult with the office.

Passaris Condemns Incident

Nairobi County Member of the National Assembly Esther Passaris asked the institution and investigation agencies to ensure the safety of the students.

Passaris said teachers should be trained on ensure they behave professionally, and students deserve a safe learning environment

“I am concerned by the indefinite closure of St. George’s Girls-Nairobi and the disruption to learners and families. I urge all stakeholders to cooperate with investigations and ensure the safety, dignity, and rights of our children are upheld,” Passaris said.

“While every educator deserves training and support to uphold the highest level of professional standards, every child deserves a safe and nurturing learning environment.

Police Intervene as Students Protest

Police officers were forced to intervene as students the students demonstrated, and the school is located near State House.

In footages shared on social media, the students are seen marching under the moonlight
Some of them were even dressed in pyjamas and they talked against the punishment they undergo in the school.

The students can be heard shouting “Wanatuchapanga (they cane us),” as they marched on the streets.

“Why are they beating us for no reason?” another one said, adding, “We want justice!”

Corporal Punishment in Kenya

Corporal punishment has been banned in Kenya, but it still happens in some Kenyan schools.

Kenya outlawed corporal punishment in schools in 2001 through a legal amendment to the Education Act.

The Children Act (2001) and the Basic Education Act (2013) also reinforce the protection of children from physical and degrading punishment.

These laws bar teachers from beating or physically punising students, even for disciplinary reasons.

Some of the bannes actions include caning, slapping and hitting with hands or objects

The laws basicall ban any physical punishment intended to cause pain or humiliation.

St George’s Girls’ High School students protesting on the night of Sunday, September 7, over rampant corporal punishment in the institution. PHOTO/UGC.