More than 200 students from Kituro High School in Baringo Central were sent home over suspected food poisoning.
The school's head-teacher Salina Rotich confirmed the incident stating that the learners, who were complaining of stomach pains and headaches, were treated at Kituro Health Centre before being sent home.
"We had more than 10 students on Monday who were complaining of stomach pains and headaches. The number increased the following day but they were treated and released to go home," Ms Rotich stated.
"The situation has been contained and some of the students who had gone home have since resumed and there is no cause for alarm,” she added.
A medical officer at the health center disclosed that more than 50 students had tested positive for food poisoning.
Baringo Central Public Health Officer Agnes Chesire, however, noted that tests for cholera were negative.
Baringo County Director of Education Willy Machocho stated that a public health officer had been sent to the school.
Mr Machocho added that they suspect that a supplier had brought stale bread to the school canteen.
"We have since suspended the supplier," said Mr Machocho.
