Government Orders Nationwide Audit of Boarding Schools Amid Rising Unrest

The Kenyan government has ordered a nationwide audit of all boarding schools following a surge in student unrest that has led to the closure of several institutions. The inspection will assess compliance with required safety standards.

Floods displace over 3,000 families in Tana Delta

Government says school fires is as a result of examination pressure

School Heads Put on Notice as Govt Unveils Changes in Funding

The Ministry of Education has made it mandatory for all Kenyan schools to register on the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS). Failure to comply means schools will not receive government capitation for the third term.

School infernos: Church leaders call for gradual scrapping of boarding schools

Following recent school fires, a group of Kenyan church leaders is advocating for the gradual abolition of boarding schools, attributing them to rising student indiscipline.

KNUT demands improved terms for teachers to reduce work related stress

The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) is demanding improved pay and better working conditions, including professional counselling services, for 400,000 teachers to combat severe financial distress and work-related stress.