In a drastic measure, 29 boarding schools in Gatundu South, Kiambu County, Kenya, have been indefinitely closed following a rash of suspected arson attacks just weeks into the third school term. Authorities believe the incidents were premeditated, leading to the arrest of at least 25 students.

• At least 25 students have been arrested in connection with the attacks, which investigators suspect were coordinated via social media platforms like Instagram.
• Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe confirmed the decision to close all boarding schools in the sub-county to prevent further escalation of unrest.
• The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has taken over the probe, with the arrested students expected to be arraigned in court on Monday.