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.