A Kenyan high school student was recorded vigorously tearing his school uniform moments after finishing his final KCSE paper. The video, captured showed him pulling apart the shirt and tossing pieces aside as others watched.
Incidents of students destroying or discarding school materials at the end of KCSE have been reported in various parts of the country.
Some students burn textbooks, tear exercise books, or throw away stationery in displays of relief after the examination period.
According to teachers who oversaw the end of the KCSE session, such acts tend to occur immediately after the final paper when supervision is relaxed and students are exiting examination rooms.
They noted that the behaviour, while discouraged, occurs annually among small groups of candidates.
Public Reactions
1. “Mi sioni shida”
This comment, meaning “I don’t see a problem,” was shared by users who felt the student’s actions were simply a form of personal expression after completing the exam period. The reaction suggested that some viewers considered the tearing of the uniform a harmless celebration at the end of schooling.
2. “Uniform anafanyia nini sasa😂”
Translated as “What is he doing to the uniform now?”, the comment reflected confusion or concern about the destruction of clothing that could still serve a purpose. Users who posted this reaction questioned the reasoning behind tearing an item that might still be usable.
3. “Ni hivyo atakuwa anararua gunia za simiti😂”
This reaction compared the student’s uniform-tearing enthusiasm to the strength needed to tear cement bags. The humorous comment was interpreted as highlighting the intensity with which the student ripped the uniform.
4. “Is not easy outside here”
Some users linked the student’s behaviour to the realities students face after completing exams. The phrase indicated that viewers recognised the pressures of life beyond secondary school, implying that the student’s excitement could be tied to relief from academic demands.
5. “Karibu field mtatupata huku”
This comment translates to “Welcome to the field, you will find us here.” It was shared by an individual who have already left school and is either working or navigating post-school life.
BY Jane nduta
