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School uses biometric system and CCTV cameras to monitor students

Karima boys high school Principal Herman Wanjau (left) and his Deputy Samuel Kimu (right) review the closed circuit television CCTV cameras footage at the the school heads offices, January 23, 2017, the schools 2016 special annual general meeting resolved to install the devices to help curb student unrest at a cost of Sh 940, 000 from the schools savings. PHOTO: MOSE SAMMY/STANDARD

As they say, once bitten twice shy. Karima Boys High School has stuck to that old adage, especially when it comes to security matters.

Mid last year, the school was not spared by the wave of unrest that left more than 100 schools closed due to arson attacks.

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