School unrest: CS Ogamba says no grievance justifies violence
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has called on students to resolve grievances through peaceful means, saying the recent spate of unrest in schools is disrupting learning, destroying infrastructure and putting lives at risk...
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Kenya's Education Cabinet Secretary, Julius Ogamba, has strongly condemned the recent wave of school unrest across the country, emphasizing that no grievance justifies violence or destruction.
- At least 200 schools have been closed due to the unrest.
- The CS spoke during the 80th anniversary of Thika School for the Visually Impaired.
- Ogamba urged parents, teachers, religious leaders, and the government to collaborate in instilling positive values in students.
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