Nakuru, Kenya — Nakuru Girls High School has been closed indefinitely after a night of student unrest that left exam materials destroyed and the school administration reeling.

The incident unfolded late Tuesday evening, around 9:30 p.m., shortly after the school’s evening study period. According to school principal Rose Menjo, a group of students stirred chaos within the compound, culminating in a break-in at the examination and evaluation room.

“All end-of-term examination papers for every class were destroyed,” Ms Menjo said in a statement issued to parents on Wednesday morning. Several windows were also shattered during the chaos.

Authorities are yet to determine the full extent of the damage, but officials from the State Department of Public Works are scheduled to carry out an assessment on Wednesday, 23 July.

Despite the turmoil, Ms Menjo assured families that no student was harmed.

“The situation in the school has been contained and all the students are safe,” she said.

In response to the disruption, the school has been shut down with immediate effect.

“The school closes today, 23 July 2025 at 8 a.m. until further communication. Please make arrangements to facilitate your daughter’s travel,” the principal told parents.

The reason behind the unrest remains unclear, and school authorities have not yet indicated whether disciplinary measures will follow or if students will face academic consequences.

The school administration is now working with government departments to evaluate the damage and chart the way forward.

The closure comes amid growing concerns about student discipline and exam pressure in Kenyan schools. Education officials have, in recent years, grappled with a series of similar disruptions, often tied to stress, communication breakdowns, or demands for better conditions.

Parents and stakeholders will now wait for a formal report and timeline on when students may resume learning.