Education

Education CS Julius Ogamba has reaffirmed the government’s resolve to curb rising cases of unrest in schools across the country, saying a long-term solution is being developed through a multi-sectoral approach. Speaking during a Prize Giving Day at Gianchere Friends Senior School in Kisii Central, Kisii County, Ogamba said the …

EMBU, KENYA — In a stunning political upset that captured the attention of the entire nation, Sally Mwende has been elected the new student president of Tenri School. The highly anticipated election, which concluded today, Monday, June 15, 2026, was officially supervised by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) …

The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has instructed school principals to confirm the number of Grade 10 textbooks received compared to learner enrolment per subject, in a nationwide verification exercise. In a notice to schools, KICD said the second phase of textbook distribution has been completed and the verification …

Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba has dismissed speculation about an early mid-term break, confirming that schools will observe the second-term break according to the official academic calendar. Speaking on Tuesday, Ogamba said learners will proceed on their scheduled mid-term holiday from June 24 to June 28, 2026, and urged parents …

A number of secondary schools across Kenya have sent students home ahead of schedule following reports of unrest in some learning institutions. School administrators said the move was intended to restore calm, protect learners, and address concerns among parents as cases of student disturbances continue to emerge in different parts …

Students at St George’s Girls Secondary School will be released on Friday following an early closure ordered by the school’s management due to rising concerns linked to unrest in neighbouring schools. In a notice issued on Thursday, Chief Principal Assumpta Mwangi said the decision was made by the Board of …

Parents of students at Alliance High School have been asked to attend an urgent meeting following an incident involving a small section of mattresses in one of the school’s older dormitories. In a statement released on June 4, 2026, the school said the situation was quickly contained and that normal …

The University of Nairobi (UoN) has been ranked as Kenya’s highest-performing university in the latest Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR), making it the only Kenyan institution featured in the global listing. In the 2026 CWUR World University Rankings, UoN was placed 1,425th globally and 37th in Africa out of …

A dispute is emerging at Ambira Boys Senior School in Ugunja Sub-county after parents of Grade 10 students moved to court over a Ksh.33,000 damage surcharge imposed following recent student unrest at the institution. The levy was introduced after violent protests on May 19, 2026, which resulted in extensive destruction …

Lenana School has temporarily closed and sent all students home following disturbances reported during night preps, prompting the administration to suspend learning activities to restore order. In a notice to parents and guardians, the Board of Management said the decision was necessary to stabilise the situation and carry out a …