Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology closed after student unrest

Learning at Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology has been suspended after the institution was closed indefinitely on Friday. 

The institution located in Nakuru was closed following unrest witnessed on the night of Thursday, June 6,  2024, and the morning of Friday, June 7. 

In a memo sent to the learners, the Principal Sammy Chemoiwa noted that it had become apparent that normal classes cannot be conducted due to the unconducive environment.

"It is therefore decided that the college programs shall be suspended indefinitely all students are ordered to vacate the college compound by 12:30 pm," the memo read in part. 

Chemoiwa said the college will be out of bounds for all students till further notice.

The students will be advised on when to resume their studies, he said.

The memo is copied to the deputy principals administration and academics, registrar, dean of students, finance officer and all heads of departments.

More footage of the Demonstrations by comrades at Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology Nakuru (RVIST) Main college. This came after this notice was allegedly issued yesterday

*NOTICE! NOTICE! NOTICE*

RE:*PLANNED DEMONSTRATION ON FRIDAY 7TH, TOMORROW.*

This is to… pic.twitter.com/wL6jylnF0g

— AiS 🇰🇪 (@Fiendlyg) June 7, 2024

Chaos at the Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology (RVIST) as students protest poor management at the institution. pic.twitter.com/aFCviie39b

— David Maina Ndung'u (@DNdunguMaina) June 7, 2024