KerokaTechnical Institute Students Demand Removal of Principal
Keroka Technical Institute students demand removal of the school principal for alleged mismanagement.
Yesterday, violent protests broke out at Keroka Technical Institute in Masaba South, Kisii, when students demanded that the college principal be removed immediately.
Hundreds of students gathered outside the institute, setting bonfires and demanding that Education CS Ezekiel Machogu transfer the principal for alleged mismanagement and misconduct.
They also obstructed the route connecting Keroka to the college with large rocks, claiming that the principal ignored them and refused to communicate.
The students said that the principal treated the institution as if it were his own property, to their detriment.
KerokaTechnical Institute Students Demand Removal of Principal
Some stated that they had not studied in months due to a slowdown by teachers who had not been paid for more than four months.
Those studying engineering claimed that they had not done any practicals in several months.
“I’ve gotten to the point where I’m wondering whether I came here to conduct engineering or secretarial work. “How am I going to walk out of here?” a student inquired.
The students stated they were regularly harassed and attributed the reduction in college services to the principal.
KerokaTechnical Institute Students Demand Removal of Principal
“There have been no graduations. We’re not even sure where the money we pay for graduation goes. We were merely promised a non-existent graduation, ” John Omboga, a student, said.
Gladys Kerubo, a student, alleged that the institution’s financial records are jumbled and that, despite having paid their bills, they continue to receive frequent charge demands.
A senior deputy at the college stated that they are now working to address the concerns highlighted by the pupils.
KerokaTechnical Institute Students Demand Removal of Principal
Keroka Technical Institute students demand removal of the school principal for alleged mismanagement.
