At least 200 schools have experienced unrest in recent weeks, according to Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba. However, in a press briefing on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the CS downplayed the magnitude of the crisis, saying 98 percent of schools across the country had not been affected.
“We have so far received reports of unrest affecting 204 senior schools across the country. Already, learners in 59 of these schools have since returned and resumed their studies, with more continuing to return,” the CS revealed.
Ogamba added, “From our analysis of reports across the country, less than 2% of the country’s senior schools have been affected by unrest, meaning that over 98% of schools remain stable and continue normal operations. Most of the schools affected are boarding senior schools. Day senior schools are largely not affected.”
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 7: Kitui School: The school released students on Sunday, June 7, after unrest broke out on the night of June 6 at around 11:41 p.m. Principal Mutua B. M. informed parents that all students were safe and accounted for following the incident.
“We inform you that last night, 6/6/2026 at 11.41 pm, there was unrest in the school. It was agreed that we release the students today, 7/6/2026. All students are safe and accounted for,” read part of the communication to parents. Later reports indicated that some students were stranded in Kitui Town as they sought transport home.
June 6: Agoro Sare National School: A major fire broke out at the school on the afternoon of June 6 during a scheduled parents’ visiting day. The blaze gutted a student dormitory, causing extensive damage.
Preliminary reports indicated the affected dormitory was badly damaged. The cause of the fire had not been established, and investigations were ongoing.
June 6: Nyambaria Boys High School: Tension remained high at the school following a reported fire incident within the institution. School administrators closed the main gate as security officers increased their presence to restore calm.
Students reportedly expressed anxiety as uncertainty persisted over the situation, prompting administrators to take measures aimed at containing the incident.
June 6: Kibabii Boys National School: The school was closed after authorities raised safety concerns. The closure came amid a wave of unrest and security incidents reported in several secondary schools across the country.
June 5: At Mangu High School, the administration reportedly noticed that a small group of students attempted to cause unrest on June 4 at around 7.15PM before the situation was contained. The school decided to release the students.
“The BOM, PA and School Administration have agreed that we release all students tomorrow, 5th June at 6:00 am to ease the tension, as a precautionary measure to safeguard the safety of all students. We will issue further communication after releasing students tomorrow. We appreciate your support and prayers as we continue to serve our students,” read part of the message from Mang’u High School.
June 5: Mukumu Girls: “This is to kindly notify you that your daughter (F3’s and F4’s) will be coming home tomorrow Friday5/6/2026 for a brief rest. They will report back on Wednesday 10/6/2026 by 3.00p.m without fail after clearing fees balance for Second Term, 2026. Kindly send your daughter fare for travelling purposes,” said a message to parents.
June 5: St George’s Girls Secondary School, Nairobi, closed on Friday, June 4, over rising anxiety among students following unrest in nearby schools, according to the management.
June 4: Upper Hill School Nairobi, temporarily closed, with the management citing unrest.
“Good evening, Parents/Guardians, due to the unrest currently being experienced in some schools across the country and signs of restlessness within our school, parents/guardians are advised to pick their sons from school today as a precautionary measure to ensure their safety and well-being.”
June 4 –Alliance High School, Nairobi County
The school has been closed indefinitely following a fire on Thursday morning involving a mattress store on the school premises, and the school administration confirmed that all students are safe.
The school principal directed parents to collect their children as precautionary measures were taken in response to the outbreak.
June 4 – Langata High School, Nairobi County
From reports on June 4, a fire has been reported at the Langata High School dormitory, with no fatalities confirmed following the incident
Emergency response teams are said to have contained the situation as investigations into the cause of the fire continue.
June 4 – Nakuru Girls High School, Nakuru County
Nakuru Girls High School has been indefinately closed after the school administration notified parents that students would be released from school after requesting permission to return home.
In a message sent to parents and guardians, the school asked families to pick up their daughters or facilitate their travel.
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.
June 2 – Naivasha Girls High School, Nakuru County
The school was closed indefinitely following student unrest, with all learners sent home.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the unrest and assessing the situation for further action.
May 30 – St. Paul Githakwa Secondary School, Tetu Sub-County, Nyeri County
A girls’ dormitory fire occurred around 2 a.m., but staff and students managed to contain the blaze before it spread.
About 20 beds were destroyed, with no injuries reported. Investigations indicate suspected arson linked to planned student unrest, with four learners arrested.
May 30 – St. Joseph’s Seminary Senior School, Molo, Nakuru County
A fire broke out in a Form Two dormitory during the night, causing significant damage to school property.
All students were safely evacuated with no injuries reported, while investigations into the cause of the fire continue.
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May 28 – Utumishi Girls Academy Senior Secondary School, Gilgil, Nakuru County
A dormitory fire broke out in the early hours of the morning, resulting in a major tragedy. Preliminary reports indicate 16 learners died and 79 others were injured.
The school was closed following the incident, with investigations and CCTV analysis pointing to possible student involvement.
Following the incident, nine students were identified as having participated in the arson incident, as the findings were based on an enhanced review of CCTV footage.
May 20 – Ingotse Boys High School, Kakamega County
The institution was closed indefinitely after students engaged in violent unrest that led to destruction of school property.
Learners damaged facilities within the school before leaving the compound, prompting investigations.
Also Read: Fresh Details Emerge As DCI Reveal Cause of Fatal Utumishi Girls Blaze
May 12 – State House Girls High School, Nairobi County
The school was closed indefinitely following student unrest linked to planned protests over complaints on food supply, living conditions in boarding facilities, and concerns about the quality of education.
Learning was suspended as the administration moved to restore order and address the situation.
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