More than 300 students at Nyapea Secondary School in Zombo District have been suspended for two weeks following a strike that broke out on Monday and resulted in the destruction of school property.
According to school authorities, the unrest erupted after students raised concerns about several issues affecting their welfare and the management of the school.
Among the grievances cited were poor feeding conditions, delays in infrastructure development, alleged corruption within the school administration, and the transfer of a teacher whom students said played a key role in their academic activities.
During the strike, students reportedly vandalised parts of the school premises, damaging property and disrupting normal learning activities.
School officials said the decision to suspend the students was taken as a disciplinary measure and to allow time for investigations into the incident.
Management also noted that the suspension period would enable authorities to assess the extent of the damage caused and engage stakeholders on the concerns raised by the learners.
Education officials in Zombo District are expected to work with the school administration to restore calm and ensure that learning resumes normally once the students return.
Students affected by the suspension will be required to report back to school after the two-week period under conditions set by the school administration.
Student strikes have occasionally been reported in parts of the West Nile sub-region, often linked to complaints about student welfare, school management, and institutional facilities. Education authorities have repeatedly urged school leaders to strengthen dialogue with students to prevent disputes from escalating into unrest.
