Nairobi’s St Anne's Girls School directed to improve student clearance procedures after Tuesday incident

It was agreed that from now on, all students should be served within the school compound, preventing any future incidents where students or parents are caught unawares.
The government has intervened after a viral social media post showed students who had not cleared their fees locked out of St Anne's Girls Secondary School in Nairobi, triggering a public outcry.
An emergency meeting convened by Makadara Deputy County Commissioner Philip Koima, along with senior education officials, was held to address the incident, which occurred on Tuesday evening.
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As reported by the Daily Nation, Koima explained that the meeting was called to address critical concerns raised by the school’s management.
According to reports, the school administration locked out students due to unresolved issues, sparking a wave of public criticism and raising questions about the school's management and procedures.
"This situation requires prompt action, intervention, and a response, especially regarding the actions of the school’s principal, Veronica Muli," Koima said.
The meeting focused on ensuring the safety of all students and ensuring that such an incident does not occur again.
The meeting concluded with several key resolutions.
It was agreed that from now on, all students should be served within the school compound, preventing any future incidents where students or parents are caught unawares.
The school’s management was directed to review and improve its student clearance procedures to prevent future problems.
The Quality Assurance and Standards officers were tasked with conducting a thorough inspection of the school. They were instructed to prepare and submit a report by the end of today (Friday). The report will cover the events surrounding the incident and recommend corrective measures.
The meeting also clarified that no student would be sent home for fees without prior communication with their parent or guardian.
Koima said that any threats made against the school principal or deputy should be handled by the Makadara Sub-County Security Committee.
The government has promised swift and decisive action to address the incident. Those found responsible for the situation will face corrective measures.
The meeting also revealed that 550 students, including those in Form Two, Form Three, and Form Four, are expected to return for learning in the first term.
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