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Alliance High School

Also known as: The Alliance High School · Alliance High School in Kiambu

Kenyan boarding school that closed temporarily in June 2026 following a fire in a student dormitory amid nationwide unrest.

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  1. May 2026

  2. The Standard

    President William Ruto during the Alliance High School's centenary celebrations in Kikuyu, Kiambu County on March 1, 2026. …

    Ruto defends education reforms, calls for unity and self-belief during Maseno visit
Politics

MPs call for gradual abolition of Kenya's boarding schools

The News

Lawmakers and education stakeholders are calling for the abolition of boarding schools following unprecedented student unrest across prestigious schools, citing negligence in enforcing safety regulations, overcrowding, inadequate facilities, and mounting discipline challenges. MPs argue that parents have abdicated their responsibilities and that developed countries such as America and Europe do not rely on the boarding school model.

10 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. MPs call for gradual abolition of Kenya's boarding schools

    Lawmakers and education stakeholders are calling for the abolition of boarding schools following unprecedented student unrest across prestigious schools, citing negligence in enforcing safety regulations, overcrowding, inadequate facilities, and mounting discipline challenges. MPs argue that parents have abdicated their responsibilities and that developed countries such as America and Europe do not rely on the boarding school model.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Education Ministry to restructure school calendar over unrest

    Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced the Education Ministry will restructure the school calendar from next year to address learner fatigue blamed for fuelling unrest in boarding schools. The announcement followed confirmation that 16 pupils died in a fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County on May 28, with investigators establishing the blaze was arson.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Government to tighten school safety measures amid student unrest

    The government said fewer than 200 boarding schools have been affected by ongoing student unrest and directed the Ministry of Education to develop interventions aimed at improving service delivery and strengthening security in schools, after incidents of indiscipline have destroyed property and caused loss of life.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 5 June

  1. Upper Hill School sends students home amid nationwide unrest

    Upper Hill School's management instructed parents to pick up their children on June 4 as a precautionary measure due to unrest currently being experienced in some schools across the country and signs of restlessness within the school. The closure comes as several other schools including Alliance High School, Loreto High School in Limuru, Lenana School, and St George's Girls Secondary School have also closed temporarily amid student unrest.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Ten students arrested after Alliance High fire sparks nationwide school unrest

    Ten students are in custody as investigations continue into a fire that gutted a store at Alliance High School, amid growing pressure on authorities to consider precautionary school closures before the midterm break due to a wave of unrest spreading across learning institutions nationwide.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Ten students arrested over Alliance High School store fire

    Ten students are in custody as investigations continue into a fire that gutted a store at Alliance High School, amid pressure on authorities to consider precautionary school closures before the midterm break as unrest spreads across learning institutions nationwide.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Alliance High School closes temporarily after dormitory incident

    Alliance High School has temporarily closed following an incident involving a small section of mattresses in one of the older dormitories. The principal said no student was harmed and invited parents to a meeting; students will spend the weekend at home while the school undertakes internal reviews.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Alliance High closed indefinitely after fire, 11 students detained

    Alliance High School has been closed indefinitely following a fire that destroyed approximately 200 mattresses in a store on Thursday morning. Police detained 11 students for questioning after preliminary investigations revealed they had mentioned a planned strike linked to the incident.

    4 June 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Education PS rules out early midterm break amid student unrest

    Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said the Ministry of Education will not close schools early for midterm despite recent student unrest across the country. He stated that learning remains uninterrupted in most parts of the country, with only isolated incidents being addressed through dialogue and a nationwide audit of school safety standards.

    4 June 2026 · The Standard →

  4. Fire at Alliance High School prompts temporary closure

    A fire that destroyed a school store containing old mattresses at Alliance High School on Wednesday night, following earlier student unrest, prompted an emergency meeting and a decision to send students home temporarily while officials investigate.

    4 June 2026 · The Standard →

  5. St George's Girls Secondary closes early amid student unrest

    St George's Girls Secondary School will close on Friday, June 5, 2026, after the Board of Management decided to release students to go home due to emotional distress caused by reports of unrest in neighbouring schools. The school directed that only official parents or guardians collect students, with pick-up beginning at 8 am.

    4 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 11 May

  1. Ruto defends education reforms, urges unity and progress

    President William Ruto defended ongoing education sector reforms during a Maseno visit, urging Kenyans to focus on progress and reject what he called unnecessary pessimism and blame games.

    11 May 2026 · The Standard →

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