Kasese school closed over student protest
May 14, 2021 Kilembe secondary school students in a meeting with the authorities
Kilembe senior secondary school in Kasese municipality, western Uganda has been temporarily closed following a student protest.
Last week, the students locked their classes and marched to the office of the resident district commissioner protesting teacher absenteeism. They were advised to go back to school as their leaders engaged with the school administration to find a solution.
However, the learners refused to attend any lessons which compelled security to advise the school administration to temporarily close the school. Nelson Tumushime, the police public relations officer Rwenzori East said the decision to send the students home was aimed at protecting the school property from destruction.