Kericho Governor Dr. Eric Mutai has expressed deep sorrow following the violent Sunday night unrest at Litein Boys High School that left parts of the century-old institution destroyed by fire.
In a moving statement, the county boss described himself as “deeply heartbroken,” recalling fondly his alma mater where he said generations of boys were molded into men of integrity and discipline.
Governor Mutai lamented that a heritage nurtured for over a century had been shattered within hours by what he termed “a single day of blinded rage.” He decried the destruction caused by arson.
The school, one of the region’s most prestigious institutions, was reduced to ruins after students went on a rampage over poorly cooked food, pelting stones, vandalizing classrooms, and torching sections of the library and computer labs.
The Governor said despite the current students faltering, alumni and stakeholders remain committed to guiding the learners back to discipline and responsibility. He emphasized that the institution’s proud tradition would not be erased by the unfortunate incident.
“I am deeply heartbroken by the destruction,” Mutai wrote. “But together, we shall rebuild Litein Boys High School again, stronger and even more united than before.”
He urged security agencies and the school’s Board of Management to ensure that those behind the violence are brought to book. Accountability, he said, was critical in restoring order and protecting the school’s legacy.
The governor’s message resonated with alumni, parents, and local leaders, many of whom also voiced concerns that repeated strikes at the institution risk tarnishing its once enviable reputation.
The rampage, which left millions worth of property in ashes, marked the second major unrest in recent years, raising questions about discipline, management, and student welfare in schools across Kericho County.
As investigations continue, attention now shifts to the Ministry of Education and county leadership to chart the way forward. For now, the school remains closed indefinitely as its community comes to terms with the devastating loss.
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