Alliance High School is facing indefinite closure following a fire at the institution’s mattress store on Thursday morning, prompting the school administration to send students home as a precaution.
According to media reports on June 4, the principal confirmed that the mattress store was torched but stated that all students were safe after the incident. Parents were instructed to collect their children while safety measures were implemented.
“Alliance High School Principal confirms a mattress store was torched Thursday morning; says all students are safe, parents asked to pick their children,” confirmed Nation Media reports.
What Caused the Alliance High School Fire
The fire reportedly started at around 4:00 AM in one of the boys’ dormitory sections. Firefighters responded promptly and contained the blaze before it spread further.
Authorities have not established the cause of the fire, and investigations are ongoing to determine the extent of damage and circumstances surrounding the incident.
Two More Schools on Edge as Dorm Fires and Sudden Closures Spark Alarm
A fire was reported at Langata High School in Nairobi County, affecting a dormitory section of the institution. No fatalities have been confirmed following the incident.
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Emergency response teams were deployed and managed to contain the fire before it spread further within the school compound. Authorities are still assessing the extent of damage.
Investigations have been launched to establish the cause of the fire at the school. Officials have not released details on possible triggers.
In a separate incident, Nakuru Girls High School in Nakuru County has been indefinitely closed. The school administration instructed parents and guardians to collect students or arrange for their return home.
The closure was communicated through an official message to parents, citing internal arrangements and safety considerations. Students were directed to leave the institution.
“Due to the students’ request to be allowed to go home, you are hereby notified that they will be released today Thursday, 4th June, at 7:00 am. Kindly make the necessary arrangements to pick her up or facilitate her travel,” the statement read in part.
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Both incidents have raised concerns over safety and stability in learning institutions, with ongoing investigations expected to determine further action.
Kenyan Schools Closed Indefinitely in Second Term 2026 Due to Student Unrest
A wave of student unrest has led to the indefinite closure of several secondary schools across Kenya in the second term of 2026, forcing administrators to send learners home as authorities move in to restore order and investigate the incidents.
Several closed schools have linked the unrest to complaints over inadequate food supply, poor living conditions in boarding facilities, and concerns about the quality of education.
The incidents have disrupted learning, prompting administrations to suspend operations to address the reported grievances and restore order. Similar incidents have been reported in the following schools;
June 3 – Loreto Girls High School, Limuru, Kiambu County
The school was closed indefinitely following overnight student unrest.
Parents were directed to collect learners as authorities moved in to restore order and assess the situation.
June 2 – Lenana School, Nairobi County
The school was temporarily closed following disturbances during night preps on June 1.
Board of Management suspended learning to assess the situation, with parents instructed to pick up students.
June 2 – Tarakwa High School, Bomet County
A fire broke out in the early morning hours, damaging school property.
No casualties were reported, and investigations are ongoing to establish the cause of the incident.
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