Parents Protest Dilapidated School in Bungoma as Low Grade 10 Enrollment Hits Kenya - January 2026

Parents in Bungoma County are threatening to close Keburwet Primary School in Sirisia due to dilapidated infrastructure they claim is negatively impacting student performance. This comes as thousands of Grade 10 students across Kenya are reportedly unable to report to school due to a lack of school fees. As a result, several schools in various sub-counties are reporting remarkably low admission numbers, with some failing to register even half the expected student intake. Highlighting broader issues, Kathiani MP Robert Mbui has criticized the government for failing to address teacher shortages and educational inequality. MP Mbui stated these unaddressed issues have a significant impact on the nation's educational system.