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Students unrest: Kiambu National Polytechnic closes indefinitely

"Following the students' unrest, the polytechnic has been closed indefinitely."

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by VINCENT KIPROP

Realtime24 June 2024 - 16:31
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In Summary


  • Following the unrest, traffic disruption was earlier reported on Kiambu Road.
  • The students were reportedly protesting against the proposed Finance Bill 2024.
Protesters demonstrate in Nairobi CBD over the Finance Bill on June 20, 2024.

Kiambu National Polytechnic has been forced to close indefinitely following student's unrest.

In a statement, the chief principal Sammy Waititu said the institution  would communicate on the date for resumption.

"Following the students' unrest, the polytechnic has been closed indefinitely. All students in the hostels are expected to vacate the institute by 4 pm today," he said.

Following the unrest, traffic disruption was earlier reported on Kiambu Road.

The students were reportedly protesting against the proposed Finance Bill 2024.

On Sunday, President William Ruto said he was ready to engage the youths.

Ruto said that he was proud the young people had stepped forward tribeless and peacefully to be counted.

He said what they have done is their democratic duty and his administration will engage them on their concerns.

The President insisted that together with young people, his government will work with them to build a better country.

"Our young people have stepped forward to engage in the affairs of their country. They have done a democratic duty to stand and be recognized and I want to tell you that we are going to have a conversation with you so that we can identify your issues and we can work together as a nation and streamline your issues," he said.

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