Kibabii University has been closed indefinitely and learning activities suspended with immediate effect following student unrest.

🇰🇪 Breaking It Down

In an internal memo sent to students on Tuesday, October 6, the university’s Office of the Registrar in charge of Student Affairs announced the suspension of the first semester of the 2026/27 academic year.

According to the memo obtained by Kenyans.co.ke , the University Senate suspended the semester indefinitely, with no reopening date set.

“The University Senate in its Special Meeting held today, Tuesday, 6th October 2026, resolved to suspend the 1st Semester 2026/2027 Academic Year activities following the student unrest with immediate effect,” the memo stated.

📌 What You Need to Know

Following the suspension of learning activities, the university directed all students to vacate the university premises immediately, including those residing in hostels.

At the same time, students residing in the university neighbourhood were advised to seek alternative accommodation until the resumption of learning activities.

"All students should vacate the University premises with immediate effect. by 3pm. All students residing in the University Hostels should vacate today, Tuesday, 6th October 2026, by 3pm. Students residing in the neighbourhood of the university are advised to seek alternative accommodation until resumption of teaching and learning," it added.

On Tuesday morning, Kibabii University students took to the streets to protest after one of their students died in an alleged attack on Monday night.

According to reports, unknown assailants attacked four students near the university, leaving one dead and three others with injuries.

The Tuesday protests took an ugly turn after the students reportedly boycotted classrooms, disrupting learning activities.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke