Turbo Girls High School Principal Diana Cheboi Jepkorir Petitioned Over Mismanagement

More than 90 parents of Form Three students at Turbo Girls High School have petitioned multiple government agencies seeking investigations into what they describe as serious cases of mismanagement, financial exploitation and violation of students' rights at the institution.

In a detailed petition dated 21 July 2026, the parents want the County Director of Education in Uasin Gishu, the Ministry of Education, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to investigate the conduct of the school's principal, Madam Diana Cheboi Jepkorir.

The petition paints a picture of growing frustration among parents who claim the learning environment at the school has deteriorated due to administrative decisions that have left both students and families under immense pressure.

One of the key concerns raised is the alleged disruption of learning after students were reportedly sent home on 2 July 2026 because of unfinished wall painting works. Parents claim they were later instructed to return their children to school on 21 July, only for them to receive another notice a few days later directing them to collect the students again without satisfactory explanation.

Parents argue that the repeated interruptions have affected academic programmes and placed unnecessary financial strain on families who have had to cater for repeated transport costs.

The petition also questions a series of additional charges allegedly imposed on parents outside the approved school fees structure. According to the parents, they were instructed to pay various levies, including laboratory fees, remedial tuition fees, printing charges and other costs that they believe were introduced without adequate consultation or proper accountability.

Among the complaints is an allegation that parents were required to contribute money for printing examination materials while also being instructed to provide printing paper despite already paying the printing charges.

The petition further alleges that despite collecting substantial amounts from parents through remedial fees, school management has not provided a clear breakdown showing how the money has been spent.

Parents also accuse the principal of using disrespectful language towards both students and parents. They claim some learners have allegedly been publicly humiliated and threatened with disciplinary action in ways they consider degrading and inconsistent with professional standards expected in schools.

The petition further alleges that some students have been denied meals because of outstanding fee balances, despite parents making efforts to clear the arrears. According to the parents, some learners have reportedly had portions reduced or been denied meals altogether, raising concerns about the welfare of students.

Another issue highlighted in the petition is the alleged suspension of students without due process. Parents claim several learners were sent home without being given an opportunity to respond to allegations against them, while some parents say they were not formally informed before disciplinary decisions were made.

The petition also raises concerns over what parents describe as poor communication between the school administration and families. They argue that major decisions affecting students are often communicated abruptly or without adequate consultation, creating confusion and uncertainty.

Parents further allege that students have been subjected to intimidation and threats after questioning some of the school's decisions. They claim the environment has become increasingly hostile for learners who raise concerns about school management.

In their petition, the parents argue that the alleged actions may be inconsistent with provisions of the Constitution of Kenya, the Basic Education Act, the Public Finance Management Act, the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, and the Teachers Service Commission Code of Conduct and Ethics.

They are now calling for the immediate suspension of the principal to allow independent investigations, a comprehensive audit of school finances, and disciplinary action should any wrongdoing be established.

The parents also want education authorities to restore transparency and accountability at the institution, saying schools should remain centres of learning rather than places where students and parents fear intimidation or unexplained financial demands.

Copies of the petition were addressed to the County Director of Education, the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Education, the TSC Chief Executive Officer, the EACC, the DCI, the Uasin Gishu Sub County Education Office, and the school's sponsor, the Catholic Diocese.

As of the time of publication, the allegations contained in the petition have not been publicly responded to by the school principal or the relevant education authorities. The claims remain allegations by the petitioning parents, who have called for an independent investigation to establish the facts.