Up to 70 students escaped death on Saturday night after plans by unknown people to torch a dormitory in Njoro Boys, Nakuru, were quashed.
A teacher on duty realised that the dormitory where the students were sleeping had been doused with petrol. The incident came after another arson attack in the school on Thursday where another building was set on fire.
Rift Valley Education Director Mary Gaturu confirmed the incident and confirmed that the school was closed down on Sunday to avoid any future 'tragedy'.
"All students have been directed to go home until further notice as we conduct investigations to avert cases of arson. We can not allow learning to take place yet the lives of our student are in danger," she said.
Njoro security forces was called to the school on Sunday as investigations continue to unmask those behind the attacks.
"We will bring them to book. It doesn't matter what grievances they had, you cannot risk the lives of innocent souls. The law must catch up with you," Njoro sub-county police commander Mohamed Huke said.
A student who spoke to this writer in the condition of anonymity said the students' fraternity feel oppressed by the administration.
"The top administration is running the school like a military camp. The rules are too harsh. We are also frustrated by the pressure put on us over books, you can't even breathe," he said.
Njoro Boys has been one of the popular schools in the region as alumni share legendary stories during their stay in the school.