Education Ministry Addresses School Demolition, Fees Scandal, and Athlete Age Cheating - January 2026

Education CS Julius Ogamba assured Parliament that Laromoru Primary School in Baringo South will continue operating despite a partial demolition by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS). He confirmed an agreement to halt further demolitions and pledged government support for pupils who were forced to learn under trees. The CS also pledged to take action against school principals and education inspectors colluding on unlawful school fees.Separately, an investigation by Athletics Kenya (AK) found at least 20 international athletes guilty of age cheating. The probe implicated 10 schools in age manipulation, prompting AK to seek discussions with the Ministry of Education.