The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology was on Monday closed indefinitely after students blocked Thika superhighway protesting insecurity near the institution. The students had engaged Juja police in running battles for two hours during which motorists could not pass through the town. In addition, the university security department is working closely with the Juja administration to ensure the security of JKUAT students and staff,” the statement said. JKUSA had on Sunday advised students meet for peaceful demonstrations yesterday to protest against the insecurity and failure by authorities to protect them and their valuables. In February, the students took to the streets in protest against the murder of Tabitha Muthoni, a first-year student.

Source: The Star November 11, 2019 19:01 UTC