Jamhuri High School parents have not been allowed to access the school since Sunday night.
A dormitory at the school was on Sunday evening destroyed by fire.
The dormitory that was burnt houses more than 300 students. The cause of the fire is still unknown.
Day scholars who reported to school this morning were asked to go back home.
Parents who lamented not being allowed to see their children claimed the administration has failed to assure them of the state of their children.
“Why are they not allowing us to see our children since yesterday night? We are worried as parents,” one parent said.
The parents who have camped at the school compound have promised not to leave the premises until their children are released from school.
A member from the school administration clarified that the students are being questioned over the fire and will be released soon.
The parents have also faulted the administration for going to the extent of having police lob teargas at them Sunday night
Some of the parents also claimed students had shown signs of unrest two weeks ago but the administration ignored it.
They claimed some students were sent home for school fees to ease the tension.
Almost five public secondary schools witnessed fire incidences across the country last week.
They include Maranda High, Kakamega High, Mwala Girls, Nyamira Boys and Nambale High.
Senators last week summoned Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha to discuss the wave of fires in schools.
In a question submitted to Parliament, Kaloleni MP Paul Katana wanted investigations to be conducted to determine the cause of the arson attacks.
Katana further urged Education CS George Magoha to explain the compensation policy for razed structures. BY THE STAR