Kisumu National Polytechnic closed after student riot
The Kisumu National Polytechnic Interim Council has announced its indefinite closure following a series of disruptions, demonstrations, and class boycotts by students.
The council announced the decision following an earlier meeting held today.
“This is to notify all staff and trainees that the Interim Council of The Kisumu National Polytechnic held a meeting today and resolved to close the institution with immediate effect following disruptions, demonstrations and boycotting of classes by trainees since Monday; preceded by various allegations against the Management by the Kisumu National Polytechnic Students Association,” the council has announced in a statement.
The management advised students to remain calm and avoid the institution until further updates are provided.
“All trainees are advised to maintain peace and stay away from the Polytechnic premises pending further communication on the dates when classes will resume,” it added.
While regretting the circumstances that led to the closure, the council pledged to investigate the issues raised by students and address them promptly.
“The Council affirms that the inconvenient circumstances are highly regrettable and wishes to assure all the affected trainees, parents and guardians that the concerns raised will be investigated and addressed expeditiously with a view to resume normalcy to the operations of the Polytechnic,” the statement added.
Despite the closure for students, staff members have been directed to continue reporting to work.
“All staff will report for duty unimpeded unless advised otherwise,” the statement added.
