Why schools are shaken by wave of unrest

Kaplong girls. [Courtesy]

Long-simmering tensions are boiling over in Kenya's secondary schools, with students staging protests, setting fire to facilities, and walking out over grievances they say have been ignored for too long.

From allegations of sexual abuse and exam pressure to corruption and harsh disciplinary measures, learners across the country say they are tired of being silenced. With just one week remaining in the second term, numerous schools are facing disruptions due to student unrest.