More than 200 students at Moi Girls Nangili Secondary School in Likuyani Sub-County, Kakamega County, have been affected by a mysterious illness, prompting concern among parents and education authorities.
The outbreak, which has disrupted normal learning at the school, saw affected students placed under observation as medical teams moved in to assess the situation.
According to the school’s principal, Senior Principal Mercy Juma, the institution acted swiftly after students began exhibiting unusual symptoms. She said health officials collected samples, which have since been sent to Nairobi for further analysis to determine the cause of the illness.
“We have the situation under control, and the students are being closely monitored as we await results from the laboratory,” she said, urging parents to remain calm.
Reports indicate that the affected students have been experiencing symptoms such as chest pains, persistent coughing, and general body weakness. In some cases, learners were reportedly unable to walk, raising alarm among parents and the surrounding community.
Parents have called for urgent government intervention, with some expressing concern over the severity of the symptoms and the uncertainty surrounding the illness. A section of them has demanded that students be allowed to seek specialized treatment outside the school.
Education officials in Kakamega County have confirmed the incident, noting that they are working closely with health authorities to contain the situation and establish the cause of the illness.
The affected students continue to receive medical attention as investigations intensify. Authorities say appropriate measures will be taken once the results from the laboratory analysis are released.
The incident adds to a growing number of cases in Kenyan schools where unexplained illnesses have been reported, often causing temporary disruptions before their causes are identified.
