Mbooni Girls High School in Makueni County has been closed indefinitely following an outbreak of illness that affected several learners, prompting immediate action by school authorities.
According to reports as of May 19, several Mbooni Girls students developed stomach-related illnesses consistent with a suspected diarrhoea outbreak, leading to the precautionary closure.
“Students at Mbooni Girls High School sent home temporarily after several learners reportedly developed stomach-related illnesses believed to be linked to a diarrhoea outbreak,” the media reports confirmed.
Speaking to the media, school officials stated that the move to send students home was a precautionary measure and the action was intended to allow time for medical assessment of affected students and to prevent further spread.
Additionally, the authorities indicated that sanitation checks would be conducted within the institution.
Following the suspected outbreak of diarrhea at Mbooni Girls High School, the administration advised parents to pick up their children as a precautionary measure.
Schools Closed Ahead Of Matatu Strike
Several schools across the country suspended classes on Monday, May 18, 2026, following transport disruptions linked to nationwide protests over high fuel prices. The disruptions affected the movement of learners, teachers, and school transport services.
The Kenya Private Schools Association (KPSA) urged institutions to take precautionary measures in anticipation of planned matatu protests over the fuel price increase. Schools were advised to prioritise safety in case transport systems were affected.
The association warned that the planned nationwide shutdown by transport sector players could significantly disrupt mobility. It is recommended that schools avoid routing transport through congestion-prone areas in Nairobi during peak hours, including the CBD, Mombasa Road, Thika Road, Jogoo Road, Ngong Road, and the Industrial Area.
Some schools subsequently informed parents that learning would not proceed due to uncertainty on the roads. Institutions cited safety concerns for learners and staff, particularly where school buses and public transport services were expected to be affected.
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Mbooni Girls High School Profile
St. Therese Mbooni Girls High School is a national girls’ secondary school located atop the Mbooni Hills in Makueni County. The school was established as a teachers’ training college for young women in 1960 and then became a secondary school.
The ‘A’ level stream was phased out in 1989 following the nationwide shift to Kenya’s 8-4-4 education system. Since then, student admissions have been determined by performance in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exams.
In 2023, KCPE was replaced by the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) framework. Mbooni Girls was elevated to a national school in 2011, admitting the first national class in 2012.
The school has consistently expanded in both size and academic performance, with a current enrolment of over 800 students.
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Location and contacts
The school is located in Kikima town, Mbooni Constituency, Makueni County.
If you have any complaints, queries, or comments, you can contact the institution’s administration through the details below.
Mobile phone number: 0738897316
Email address: [email protected]
Postal address: P.O. Box 100-90125 KIKIMA
St. Therese Mbooni Girls High School KNEC code: 18300016
