Robert Blake Secondary School Closed

Angry students at Robert Blake Secondary School in Dowa have burnt part of the school during the night in protest against new strict rules

Some of the rules imposed by the school’s management are a ban of cell phones and smoking

Dowa Police Station spokesperson Alice Sitima has confirmed the development saying the fire destroyed the library, science lab, main stores room and one classroom block.

She said the actual cause of the fire has not yet been officially confirmed but investigations are underway.

Meanwhile Government has temporarily closed Robert Brake Secondary School after students burnt science laboratories and part of the library

Speaking after inspecting school Deputy Minister Nancy Chaola Mdooko directed the authorities to reopen it within two weeks starting with form 1

Meanwhile some students who were stranded have been supported with money for transport