Outrage As Principal Of St. Anne’s Girls Secondary Locks Students Out Over Unpaid School Fees

The actions of the principal of St. Anne’s Girls Secondary School have sparked outrage after students were reportedly locked out of the school on the night of Tuesday, January 7, for failing to clear their school fees.

The controversial incident has drawn criticism from political leaders and concerned Kenyans who have raised concerns about the treatment of the students.

Makadara MP George Aladwa, upon receiving reports about the situation, confirmed that he had sent a team to assess the situation.

Aladwa, in a Facebook post at 11 p.m. on the same day, assured the public that he had directed the school’s principal to allow the students back in.

He later confirmed that the issue had been resolved, and all students were safely inside the school.

“I immediately dispatched my team to assess the situation, and I instructed the school management to allow the students in.

 I am happy to report that the matter has now been resolved,” Aladwa wrote, urging parents to remain calm and avoid escalating the issue further.

However, the incident has drawn sharp criticism from political figures, including Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai, who called for the principal’s arrest.

Alai questioned the decision to lock out the students without considering the distances they had traveled to report back to school.

“The Principal of St. Anne’s Girls’ School in Makadara should be arrested and charged for locking out young girls, especially when some traveled from as far as Garissa,” Alai said.

Nominee Senator Karen Nyamu also voiced her outrage, labeling the principal’s actions as insensitive and irresponsible.

She condemned the decision to deny access to the students, emphasizing that the principal is responsible for the safety of the girls in her care.

“The principal of St. Anne’s Makadara has shocked

the nation. How could anyone be so insensitive, especially when responsible for young girls? 

Thank you, Aladwa, for intervening. It’s a sad day for the girl child!” Nyamu said.

In a video shared on social media, some of the affected students explained that they had been locked out because of outstanding fees.

Many of the girls had traveled long distances, including from Garissa, Kisii, and Mombasa, to return to school.

One of the students, who had paid half of the required fee, shared her frustration at being denied entry despite her efforts.

“I’ve been here since 4 a.m. and paid half of the fee, but they won’t let me in. 

They want the full sh 26,000, and even though I’ve paid part of it, they won’t allow me in. What’s the point of staying here if we’ve already paid half?” the student said.