This archive report was first published on 13 November 2019.
On Saturday night, 18 Form 4 students of Kobala Mixed Secondary School in Karachuonyo constituency sneaked out of school to attend a night disco in the village.
According to the chief, Peter Agunga, the students danced past midnight and then camped inside a house in the area.
Chief Agunga arrested the students on Sunday and took them to his office, where they were detained until their parents arrived.
Dr. Ezekiel Mutua, the KFCB boss, has previously criticized the songs 'Tarimbo' and 'Wamlambez' as obscene.
On Monday, Chief Agunga said, 'We rushed to the house where the students had locked themselves and found 16 boys. We took them to my office before being joined by the two girls.'
He added, 'We handed the children to their parents who took them back to school. The school management has confirmed they returned and are taking their exams.'
Chief Agunga appealed to the candidates to adhere to school regulations until they complete their exams.
On November 13, 2019, Homa Bay county commissioner Herman Shambi had banned night discos and live bands in the county to allow candidates to focus on their national exams.
