Parents Stage Fierce Protest at Simat High School, Demand Principal’s Removal
Another parent, Rael Chemweno, recalled how her child was punished after a recent student protest. “They forced us to bring Ksh 10,000 each for damages.
Angry parents of Simat high school in a story meeting demanding the removal of the school principal.
By Jessica Nyaboke
Simat High School in Uasin Gishu County is on the spotlight after angry parents staged a protest demanding the immediate removal of the school principal over alleged mismanagement and harassment.
The irate parents, who converged at the school gate early Monday morning, accused the principal of poor leadership, financial mismanagement, and creating a hostile learning environment for students.
According to the parents, the situation escalated last week when students were allegedly forced to march several kilometers to the Director of Education’s office in Eldoret town to air their grievances — a move the parents say endangered their children’s safety.
Kipkorir Menjo, one of the concerned parents, told reporters that the school has turned into a “toll station,” where learners are repeatedly threatened over fees and constantly harassed for minor issues like lack of photocopied documents.
“They either demand full fees or unnecessary papers. We want the Board of Management disbanded immediately. We’ve given a one-week ultimatum — if nothing is done, we’ll close down the school ourselves,” Menjo warned.
Another parent, Rael Chemweno, recalled how her child was punished after a recent student protest. “They forced us to bring Ksh 10,000 each for damages.
But where’s the proof of that destruction?” she asked.A spot-check by the media inside the school compound showed no visible signs of destruction, leading many parents to suspect that the penalty fee was unjustified. “This is just a money-making scheme. We are being milked,” one parent lamented.
Concerns were also raised over the conduct and dress code of some female teachers. One parent, who requested anonymity, claimed that some teachers dressed inappropriately, setting a poor example for the boys.
Perez Wamboi, a single mother with two sons in the school, broke down while sharing her ordeal. She explained that despite paying Ksh 15,000 in fees, her Form Four son was still sent home.
“He had to borrow a conductor’s phone to call me. It’s heartbreaking,” she said.The tense standoff has left many parents demanding urgent intervention from the Ministry of Education.
They vowed not to allow their children back until the leadership of the school is overhauled.The school principal failed to address the media when they tried to reach out to him.
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