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June 9, 2026
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Govt Responds to Calls for Scrapping of All Boarding Schools Amid Unrest

Govt Responds to Calls for Scrapping of All Boarding Schools Amid Unrest

The clarification follows the closure of nearly 100 schools countrywide due to cases of unrest and destruction of property that have now left the education sector in limbo...

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The Kenyan government has ruled out calls to scrap boarding schools as a solution to the rising cases of unrest and indiscipline in secondary schools.

  • Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura stated that the issues run "much deeper than the boarding school system" and require a comprehensive approach.
  • Mwaura highlighted that challenges like teen pregnancies are also prevalent in day schools, indicating boarding schools are not the sole source of problems.
  • The government is intensifying counselling services, teacher capacity-building, learner support, and school safety measures, with the number of Quality Assurance Officers increased from 600 to 1,000 nationwide.

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