Kericho Governor Dr. Eric Mutai has strongly condemned the violent incident that occurred at Litein Boys High School last night, terming it a “monumental disappointment” and a disgrace to both the institution and the wider Kericho community.
In a passionate public statement, Governor Mutai, himself an alumnus of the school, expressed his personal anguish over the incident, which saw school property worth millions of shillings destroyed.
The chaos reportedly broke out after a football match, escalating into a full-blown rampage involving arson, vandalism, and bizarre acts — including students allegedly riding a cow like a horse.
“As an alumni, we have seen Litein Boys rising over the years to be the giant school that it is today,” said the Governor.
“Yesterday’s events were a huge, monumental disappointment not only to me but to the people of Kericho and Kenya.”
According to police sources, at least 10 students have already been arrested in connection with the unrest, with investigations ongoing.
Authorities suspect the involvement of external influence and have not ruled out the possibility of the riot being premeditated.
Dr. Mutai questioned the logic behind the students’ actions, drawing a sharp contrast between the spirit of school competitions and the criminal behavior that ensued.
“What is the relationship between a match and bringing down millions of properties of institutions and riding a cow like a horse?” he asked. “How did they come together? These are criminal elements.”
The governor urged law enforcement to take swift action against those responsible and called on school administrators across the country to revisit disciplinary frameworks and reinforce value-based education.
While the exact trigger for the riot remains unclear, preliminary reports suggest rising tension between students and school administration, possibly exacerbated by recent disciplinary actions or inter-school rivalries.
Governor Mutai also appealed to parents, alumni, and education stakeholders to take a more proactive role in mentoring students, warning that indiscipline in schools — if left unchecked — could undermine decades of educational progress.
Education officials are expected to visit the school in the coming days to assess the damage and chart a way forward.
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