204 Senior schools hit by unrest as CS Migos rules out early closure
The Ministry of Education has revealed that 204 senior schools countrywide have been affected by a wave of unrest in recent weeks, with boarding schools bearing the brunt of the disturbances. Speaking Wednesday during a media briefing, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba ru..
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Kenya's Ministry of Education reports that 204 senior schools have been affected by unrest, but rules out early closure. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba confirmed that 59 of these schools have already resumed operations and that over 98% of senior schools remain stable.
- 204 senior schools nationwide have experienced unrest.
- The Education Cabinet Secretary, Julius Ogamba, stated that early school closure is not planned.
- A multi-stakeholder team will be formed to investigate the root causes of student unrest.
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204 Senior Schools Hit by Unrest as CS Migos Rules Out Early Closure - June 2026
Kenya's Ministry of Education reports that 204 senior schools have been affected by unrest, but rules out early closure. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba confirmed that 59 of these schools have already resumed operations and that over 98% of senior schools remain stable. Separately, President William Ruto has reshuffled two Principal Secretaries, swapping roles between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, with Prof. Julius Bitok moved from the Basic Education docket to Tourism.
