At Litein Boys High School, football fever turned to fury when students were refused permission to watch the Manchester City vs Arsenal Premier League match. On September 21, protests escalated into property destruction. The school has now declared that each student must pay KSh 137,000 to cover the cost of repairs. Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.
Witnesses say the students disabled power, overpowered security, set fires, and caused irreparable damage to classrooms and dormitories. Smoke was seen billowing from buildings and windows were smashed in. Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.
The impact is severe: the school has been shut down temporarily, lessons suspended, and parents are scrambling. Meanwhile, at least 10 students have been arrested. Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news. Many in the community are divided—some support strict accountability, others say the punishment is overly harsh, especially for learners who say the match was their only source of relief.
