Meru University was yesterday closed indefinitely after students rioted following the death of a colleague.

The students claimed the Business Administration student died after failing to get treatment at the institution's health center.

They paralyzed transport on the Meru-Maua highway, accusing the university's administration of negligence. Police led by Tigania West OCPD Joshua Opiyo had a hard time controlling the rioters, scores of whom were arrested. Narman Mugambi, who received the student at the clinic, said he vomited before falling down unconscious.