Kenya's Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has directed school heads and education officials to implement proactive measures to curb rising unrest in schools, particularly during the crucial second term.

• Bitok urged for early detection of warning signs to prevent school closures.
• The directive was issued during a virtual meeting with various education stakeholders, including high school principals and regional/county education directors.
• Key triggers for unrest identified include poor communication between students and management, harsh discipline, and examination pressures.