ACK St. Luke’s Nguumo Boys High School in Kibwezi West, Makueni County, has been closed indefinitely following student unrest on May 25 that resulted in the torching of two dormitories and significant property damage.

• Two dormitories were completely destroyed by fire.
• Students have been sent home, and police are investigating the cause of the unrest.
• This incident is part of a wider trend of school fires and unrest affecting secondary schools in the second term.

A former principal of a prestigious school has been arrested in Embu County over alleged involvement in the 2025 KCSE examination malpractice.

• The principal is accused of projecting exam answers onto a television screen for students.
• The arrest involves the former principal and one staff member linked to the school.
• This comes after the school achieved a remarkable A- (minus) mean grade of 10.5686 in the 2024 KCSE exams, surpassing other academic giants.

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has reiterated the government's commitment to teacher welfare, emphasizing its importance for the success of Kenya's education system. This statement was made during the launch of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Teacher Wellness and Engagement Research Report.

• The government has employed 100,000 teachers in the last three years to address shortages and teacher workload.
• The Education CS praised KNUT for its policy-shaping research initiatives.
• Ksh950 million has been allocated for teacher retooling under Competency-Based Education this financial year.