Government Orders Nationwide Audit of Boarding Schools Amid Rising Unrest
To strengthen oversight, the PS announced that 1,000 quality assurance officers have been deployed to schools across the country to help monitor the situation and support efforts to restore stability. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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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.
- 1,000 quality assurance officers have been deployed to monitor schools.
- The audit is led by Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok.
- Recent incidents include unrest at Loreto Girls High School Limuru and Lenana School, with a deadly dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Senior Secondary School also cited.
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Government Orders Nationwide Audit of Boarding Schools Amid Rising Unrest - June 2026
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, with inspections assessing compliance with required safety standards. Amidst rising school unrest, Kenya's Principal Secretary for Basic Education Julius Bitok has instructed school heads to prioritize dialogue over force when addressing student concerns, particularly regarding examinations. A dormitory at Agoro Sare High School was destroyed by fire on June 6 during a parents' visiting day, fueling concerns over a wave of unrest in schools nationwide. Following a spate of school fires across Kenya, the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) is advocating for a new approach to address the underlying issues.
