100 Schools Hit By Unrest In One Term - June 2026

A significant wave of unrest has impacted 100 schools across Kenya within a single term, presenting a serious challenge to the education sector. The Kenya National Union of Teachers attributes the crisis to a combination of indiscipline, poor management, and inadequate support from education authorities. A recent surge in school fire incidents across Kenya has sparked widespread debate regarding the government's perceived laxity in addressing the issue. Former Cabinet CS Fred Matiang'i has voiced strong accusations of government negligence following a fire incident at the Ministry of Public Service. The family of a medical student found deceased at Village Park Hotel Keumbu in Kisii County is seeking a toxicology test after expressing dissatisfaction with autopsy results. Kericho County stakeholders are urgently addressing school safety and disaster preparedness concerns after a series of recent fire incidents in local learning institutions.