Education Committee probes rising cases of school fires and student unrest
The Committee was briefed by its research unit on findings from previous studies, audits and assessments, which pointed to examination related stress, poor student-teacher relationships, inadequate mechanisms for addressing learner grievances, weak guidance and counseling program..
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The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Education is launching a thorough investigation into the alarming rise of school fires and student unrest across Kenyan learning institutions.
- The inquiry aims to identify the root causes of these recurring incidents and propose solutions to restore order in schools.
- Key factors contributing to unrest identified include examination stress, poor student-teacher relations, inadequate grievance mechanisms, overcrowding, and substance abuse.
- The Committee, chaired by Julius Melly (Tinderet MP), will consult with a wide range of stakeholders, including parents, students, security agencies, and religious leaders.
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Education Committee probes rising cases of school fires and student unrest - June 2026
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Education is launching a thorough investigation into the alarming rise of school fires and student unrest across Kenyan learning institutions. Kenyan Members of Parliament have initiated an inquiry into rising school unrest, with discussions about potentially reintroducing caning as a disciplinary measure. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is now archiving student crime records, which will impact future applications for a Certificate of Good Conduct - a warning to all students from primary to university levels. Despite the Kenyan government allocating KSh 781.5 billion to the education sector, schools continue to face significant financial shortages.
