Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) and Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) are undergoing leadership shake-ups ahead of national elections, following grassroots polls that saw at least 40 branch leaders ousted.

• At least 40 branch executive secretaries lost their positions in recent grassroots elections involving over 435,000 teachers.
• The national elections for both Knut and Kuppet are scheduled to conclude within the next three weeks, with key figures like Wilson Sossion seeking to return to leadership.
• New constitutions in both unions require branch officials to resign before vying for national posts, a move sparking debate about leadership progression.

Primary schools in Emurua Dikirr constituency will be closed on Friday, March 27, to serve as polling stations for the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party nominations.

• The closure is to facilitate the UDA primaries scheduled for Friday, March 27.
• Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok confirmed the school closures and has granted permission for their use.
• The by-elections in the affected areas, including Emurua Dikirr, are officially scheduled for May 14, 2026, by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

Kangaru Boys Secondary School in Embu County has been shut indefinitely after students went on a rampage on Sunday, March 22. The majority of learners left school grounds in the dead of night, causing disruptions.

• The cause of the unrest is currently unclear, and it is unknown if any property was damaged.
• The incident involves students from Kangaru Boys Secondary School.
• This event follows a similar walkout months prior and adds to a recent increase in school disruptions across the country, prompting a crackdown by the Ministry of Interior.