Yumbe school closed over strike
Valley View Secondary School in Uganda has been closed indefinitely following a violent student strike over a rescheduled leadership inauguration ceremony. Students damaged school property and attacked the headteacher after the event was moved to accommodate Muslim students' prayer schedules.
Why it matters
The incident highlights tensions within educational institutions regarding religious accommodation and student governance.
________________ Students of Valley View Secondary School in Bidibidi refugee settlement in Yumbe district have been suspended indefinitely, and the school closed following a violent strike. It is reported that the students on Friday went on strike, accusing the school administration of failing to organise the inauguration of their leaders, which was initially scheduled for Friday, July 10, 2026. During the violent strike, the students allegedly attacked the school headteacher, Claudin Dawa, beat her and looted her family belongings, including chicken. The students reportedly advanced to the school compound, smashed the glasses of the classroom blocks, offices, ICT (Information and Communication Technology) room and the library. The students later locked the main office, ICT room and the library and went away with the keys. Nuru Mili, the Chairperson of the Board of Governors of the school, confirmed the incident.
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