Laikipia University's main campus has been closed indefinitely following student unrest over matters including higher fees. Reports indicated VC Francis Lelo provoked the students further by calling police officers to disperse them when they demanded that he address them. Police who dispersed Laikipia University students from demonstrations over higher fees, May 29, 2017. “But instead of addressing the students, the VC stayed in his office where they had a meeting. Odingo blamed the school saying the students were not consulted before the fees were increased mid-semester.

Source: The Star May 29, 2017 13:30 UTC