Kenya, May 16 -- A big disturbance happened today at Valley Ridge Primary School in Kiamaiko, Nairobi, when the headteacher reportedly tore up a copy of the Quran. This upset many students, parents, and people in the community.
The incident took place this afternoon and caused a lot of chaos at the school, with people protesting and some damage to property.
Witnesses say the headteacher's actions were part of a disagreement involving a student, but the details are not clear.
Many people were angry and gathered at the school, asking for explanations and demanding responsibility for what happened.
Police have arrived to help calm things down and stop further problems.
"We are looking into the situation and ask everyone to stay calm as we find out what really happened," said a spokesperson from the Nairobi County police. The headteacher is now in a safe place for protection.
Local leaders and religious figures have asked everyone to stay calm and to talk about the issue peacefully.
The Ministry of Education has not yet made an official statement, but they confirmed that they are looking into the incident.
Tensions are still high in Kiamaiko as authorities try to cool things down. The school is temporarily closed, and parents are being asked to pick up their children.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Bana Kenya.