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Meru University closed indefinitely after students riot

A car ablaze outside Meru University after students rioted protesting the sacking of VC Romanus Odhiambo. [Mutembei, Standard]

Meru University has been closed indefinitely following student riots.

The students went on the rampage on Monday, March 6, over the sacking of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Romanus Odhiambo, forcing the institution to postpone the graduation that was scheduled for Saturday.

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