St George’s Secondary School in Nairobi has been indefinitely closed after students protested against corporal punishment. The closure follows a stand-off that began on September 7 when a teacher allegedly assaulted two girls.

• Two girls were reportedly injured after being beaten by a teacher while trying to observe the Lunar Eclipse.
• The Nairobi Deputy County Commissioner issued the directive to close the school.
• Parents converged at the institution, insisting on taking their children home until the issue is resolved.