Parents Warned of Legal Action for Failing to Send Children to School - February 2026

The government is warning parents in Kenya of severe consequences if they fail to send their children to school. In Kabuchai constituency, Bungoma County, parents have been issued a stern warning that legal action will be taken against them if they fail to comply. This directive emphasizes the government's commitment to ensuring all eligible students attend classes. In a related development in Marsabit County, over 200 children have been returned to school in Loyangalani. This followed a successful campaign against early forced marriages in pastoralist communities.