Lenana School in Nairobi has outlined strict requirements that students must meet before being readmitted following recent unrest that damaged school property.
According to a notice dated June 8, Lenana School stated that readmission will be granted only to students who meet several conditions, including being accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, clearing all fees, and following strict reporting guidelines.
“Following the student unrest that occurred on 1st June 2026 and the subsequent consultations with the Ministry of Education, the Board of Management, and PA stakeholders, the school management wishes to inform all parents and guardians that students will be readmitted according to the following schedule…” read part of the notice.
The institution announced that students will begin reporting back in phases starting Wednesday, June 10, with check-in strictly between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Students who arrive after 10:00 a.m. will not be processed and will instead be given a later reporting date.
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Lenana School Detailed Readmission Conditions
The school stated that every student must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during the readmission process.
Learners who report with siblings, relatives, drivers, or any other individuals will not be allowed back into the institution, as the administration insists on direct parental involvement.
In addition, students will only be readmitted after clearing all outstanding school fees and any other pending financial obligations. Proof of payment must be presented at the time of admission.
“All outstanding school fees and any other pending financial obligations must be cleared in full before readmission. Evidence of payment should be presented during the admission process,” stated Lenana School.
The school has also directed that each learner pay a compulsory KSh 3,600 fee to contribute towards repair costs following the unrest.
The administration further emphasized that students must report in full official school uniform and maintain proper grooming in line with existing school regulations.
Anyone who arrives dressed incorrectly or fails to meet the required standards of appearance will not be admitted.
Moreover, the school has banned the carrying of prohibited items during the reporting process. Mobile phones, electronic gadgets, civilian clothing, and any unauthorized items are not allowed within the school premises and must not be brought during readmission.
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School Reporting Schedule
- Form 4 (Daniel Generation): Wednesday, June 10, 2026
- Grade 10 – Cohort I (A, B, C, G, H, J, N, P, Q): Monday, June 15, 2026
- Grade 10 – Cohort II (D, E, F, K, L, M, R, S): Tuesday, June 16, 2026
- Form 3 – Cohort I (A, B, C, D, E, H, J, K): Thursday, June 18, 2026
- Form 3 – Cohort II (F, G, L, M): Friday, June 19, 2026
Lenana School Suspension of Learning After Student Unrest
Lenana School was temporarily closed following student unrest on the night of June 1.
In messages sent on Tuesday to parents, the administration asked parents and guardians of students at the institution to pick up their children from the school on June 2 at 8: 00 a.m.
The Chief Principal stated that every student should leave the school compound only in the company of a parent, guardian, or an authorized representative.
“You are therefore requested to pick your son from the school at 8:00 a.m. today. Kindly ensure that all students leave the school compound accompanied by a parent, guardian, or an authorized representative,” part of the notice dated June 2 from the Lenana Chief Principal read.
According to the chief principal, the school experienced restlessness and disturbances during night preps on Monday, June 1.
The decision to suspend learning was made by the Board of Management and the school administration, as the leadership sought to use the institution’s temporary closure to enable the Board of Management, in collaboration with the school administration, to assess the situation surrounding the students’ unrest.
Parents and guardians were asked to wait for further official communication from the school on the temporary closure.
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