×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands Daily
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Masinde Muliro University closed indefinitely after students' riot

Police at Masinde Muliro University in Kakamega town during student demonstration against the school management on Oct 5th, 2016. The protest was caused by what they termed as rise in examination fee from 1200 to 4200. Police manged to contain the situation. PHOTO: Chrispen Sechere.

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) main campus in Kakamega has been closed indefinitely after students went on rampage.

Learning at the institution had stopped from Monday as students spent much of their time sitting outside classes in protest over increased examination fee.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Support Independent Journalism

Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.

Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit of credible journalism.

Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payment Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902