A student at St. Joseph Girls’ High School in Kitale was allegedly found in possession of her father’s pistol and three rounds of ammunition, prompting a police investigation and the temporary closure of part of the school.
The incident occurred on Saturday when school authorities reportedly discovered the firearm in the student’s possession and alerted security agencies.
Police officers responded to the school and conducted a search, during which they recovered the pistol and three cartridges. The firearm has since been taken into police custody as investigations continue.
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According to preliminary reports, the weapon belongs to the student’s parent, who is a serving police officer.
The officer is reported to have expressed support for the ongoing investigations, stating that her daughter should face the full extent of the law if found culpable.
Authorities are now seeking to establish how the student gained access to the firearm, how it was transported to the school, and whether there was any intention to use it.
The incident has raised concerns among parents, teachers, and education stakeholders about student safety and the handling of firearms in homes where licensed weapons are kept.
In the wake of the discovery, school management directed that all students in Form Three and below be sent home indefinitely pending further communication. The move is understood to be aimed at allowing investigations and internal assessments to proceed without disruption.
Police have urged members of the public, particularly firearm holders, to ensure that weapons are securely stored and inaccessible to unauthorized persons, especially children.
No injuries were reported in connection with the incident, and authorities have assured parents and the public that a thorough investigation is underway.
However, shortly after reports of the alleged incident circulated online, St. Joseph’s Girls Senior School issued a disclaimer distancing itself from the claims.
In a statement dated June 24, 2026, Chief Principal Dr. Rosebella K. Munzala stated that there had been no incident involving a student being arrested at the school over a gun or ammunition.
The school dismissed the reports as false and accused those circulating the information of attempting to tarnish its image.
“This is to inform the general public that there has been no incident of a girl being arrested in our school over a gun or ammunition. What is being circulated by Citizen Weekly is in bad taste,” the statement read.
The school further challenged the investigating officer allegedly involved in the matter to publicly disclose where and when the ammunition was recovered.
St. Joseph’s Girls urged members of the public to disregard the reports, maintaining that the allegations are unfounded and intended to damage the institution’s reputation.
The conflicting accounts have raised questions about the authenticity of the initial claims, with the matter likely to attract further scrutiny as authorities and stakeholders seek to establish the facts.However, shortly after reports of the alleged incident circulated online, St. Joseph’s Girls Senior School issued a disclaimer distancing itself from the claims.
In a statement dated June 24, 2026, Chief Principal Dr. Rosebella K. Munzala stated that there had been no incident involving a student being arrested at the school over a gun or ammunition.
The school dismissed the reports as false and accused those circulating the information of attempting to tarnish its image.
“This is to inform the general public that there has been no incident of a girl being arrested in our school over a gun or ammunition. What is being circulated by Citizen Weekly is in bad taste,” the statement read.
The school further challenged the investigating officer allegedly involved in the matter to publicly disclose where and when the ammunition was recovered.
St. Joseph’s Girls urged members of the public to disregard the reports, maintaining that the allegations are unfounded and intended to damage the institution’s reputation.
The conflicting accounts have raised questions about the authenticity of the initial claims, with the matter likely to attract further scrutiny as authorities and stakeholders seek to establish the facts.However, shortly after reports of the alleged incident circulated online, St. Joseph’s Girls Senior School issued a disclaimer distancing itself from the claims.
In a statement dated June 24, 2026, Chief Principal Dr. Rosebella K. Munzala stated that there had been no incident involving a student being arrested at the school over a gun or ammunition.
The school dismissed the reports as false and accused those circulating the information of attempting to tarnish its image.
“This is to inform the general public that there has been no incident of a girl being arrested in our school over a gun or ammunition. What is being circulated by Citizen Weekly is in bad taste,” the statement read.
The school further challenged the investigating officer allegedly involved in the matter to publicly disclose where and when the ammunition was recovered.
St. Joseph’s Girls urged members of the public to disregard the reports, maintaining that the allegations are unfounded and intended to damage the institution’s reputation.
The conflicting accounts have raised questions about the authenticity of the initial claims, with the matter likely to attract further scrutiny as authorities and stakeholders seek to establish the facts.However, shortly after reports of the alleged incident circulated online, St. Joseph’s Girls Senior School issued a disclaimer distancing itself from the claims.
In a statement dated June 24, 2026, Chief Principal Dr. Rosebella K. Munzala stated that there had been no incident involving a student being arrested at the school over a gun or ammunition.
The school dismissed the reports as false and accused those circulating the information of attempting to tarnish its image.
“This is to inform the general public that there has been no incident of a girl being arrested in our school over a gun or ammunition. What is being circulated by Citizen Weekly is in bad taste,” the statement read.
The school further challenged the investigating officer allegedly involved in the matter to publicly disclose where and when the ammunition was recovered.
St. Joseph’s Girls urged members of the public to disregard the reports, maintaining that the allegations are unfounded and intended to damage the institution’s reputation.
The conflicting accounts have raised questions about the authenticity of the initial claims, with the matter likely to attract further scrutiny as authorities and stakeholders seek to establish the facts.However, shortly after reports of the alleged incident circulated online, St. Joseph’s Girls Senior School issued a disclaimer distancing itself from the claims.
In a statement dated June 24, 2026, Chief Principal Dr. Rosebella K. Munzala stated that there had been no incident involving a student being arrested at the school over a gun or ammunition.
The school dismissed the reports as false and accused those circulating the information of attempting to tarnish its image.
“This is to inform the general public that there has been no incident of a girl being arrested in our school over a gun or ammunition. What is being circulated by Citizen Weekly is in bad taste,” the statement read.
The school further challenged the investigating officer allegedly involved in the matter to publicly disclose where and when the ammunition was recovered.
St. Joseph’s Girls urged members of the public to disregard the reports, maintaining that the allegations are unfounded and intended to damage the institution’s reputation.
The conflicting accounts have raised questions about the authenticity of the initial claims, with the matter likely to attract further scrutiny as authorities and stakeholders seek to establish the facts.