CS Ogamba Issues Orders After KFS Demolishes School

Following the demolition, pupils were currently learning under trees, raising serious concerns about safety, dignity, and equality in access to education...
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Kenya's Education CS Julius Ogamba has assured Parliament that Laromoru Primary School in Baringo South will continue operating at its current location despite a partial demolition by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) in early 2026. He confirmed an agreement with his forestry counterpart to halt further demolitions and pledged government support to restore normal learning conditions after pupils were forced to learn under trees.
- The school was established just two years prior as a peace intervention to mitigate inter-community conflict.
- Education CS Julius Ogamba consulted with the Cabinet Secretary overseeing forestry matters to secure the school's continuity.
- Laromoru Primary School is officially registered with a Ministry of Education code and a Teachers Service Commission (TSC) code.
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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.












