Lenana School — a Nairobi secondary school closed indefinitely in June 2026 following student unrest over a cancelled talent showcase.
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Citizen Digital
… Lenana School paid tribute to Franco with a theatrical performance of Mario, earning praise for inclusion by successfully integrating two students in wheelchairs into the core of their choreography. …
Western Giants dominate high-stakes live band ‘Zilizopendwa’ at music festivalCitizen Digital
… Upper Hill reclaim Rugby Sevens crown The Rugby Sevens competition also delivered thrilling action as Upper Hill produced a dominant second-half display to defeat Nairobi School 35-14 and reclaim the regional title they surrendered to Lenana School last year. …
Highway edge Upper Hill to retain Nairobi football crown after dramatic shoot-outThe Standard
… The school clinched top honours in Pop Gospel, the Teachers Service Commission-sponsored class, the Central Bank set piece, patriotic song composition, arrangement of Zinazovuma, the girls' set piece and the mixed set piece performed jointly with Lenana School.Apostolic Carmel Gi …
Girls continue to rule Kenya Music FestivalThe Standard
… His remarks come at a time when some of Kenya’s most celebrated schools, including Alliance High School, Mang’u High School, Lenana School, Kakamega School, Moi High School Mbiruri, St Joseph’s Girls Kitale, and several others have experienced unrest, forcing learners to be sent …
Student unrest sparks fresh calls to abolish boarding schoolsCitizen Digital
… According to reports, several institutions have already sent their learners home, including Nairobi School, Asumbi Girls and Lenana School, citing rising tensions among students before their scheduled holiday.
Boarding schools should be eliminated - ODM acting SG OmanyoThe Standard
… Other institutions closed during the term include Loreto High School, Limuru, Lenana School, Naivasha Girls High School, St Joseph’s Seminary Senior School in Molo, and Tarakwa High School. …
Government seeks new safety measures to curb school unrestThe Standard
… Some of the secondary schools that have been closed since the tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy on May 28 are Mang'u High School, Lenana High School, State House Girls, Lenana School, Loreto Girls Limuru, Naivasha Girls, Maranda High School and Kangaru Boys Secondary School. …
Consider sending students home for early mid-term breakCapital News
… Loreto joins a growing list of institutions affected by unrest, including Lenana School in Nairobi and Barding Secondary School in Siaya County. …
Government Orders Nationwide Audit of Boarding Schools Amid Rising UnrestCitizen Digital
… Loreto High School in Limuru was also closed after unrest disrupted learning, while Lenana School sent students home following disturbances at the institution. …
Upper Hill School sends students home over unrestCapital News
… Loreto joins a growing list of institutions affected by unrest, including Lenana School in Nairobi and Barding Secondary School in Siaya County. …
No early midterm break despite school unrest, PS Bitok saysVihiga Boys High School won the Class 493 Zilizopendwa with Live Instrumental Accompaniment category at the 98th Kenya Music Festival held at Kibabii University, performing a rendition of Tabu Ley's Amilo. Senende Boys came second and defending champions Ugenya High School took third place.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Vihiga Boys High School won the Class 493 Zilizopendwa with Live Instrumental Accompaniment category at the 98th Kenya Music Festival held at Kibabii University, performing a rendition of Tabu Ley's Amilo. Senende Boys came second and defending champions Ugenya High School took third place.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Highway Secondary School defeated Upper Hill 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw to win the KSSSA Nairobi Regional Games final, securing their third consecutive regional title and a place at the national championships in Thika.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Girls' schools swept top honours across most competitive classes at the Nairobi Region Kenya Music Festival, with Karen C Girls winning every class it entered, while education stakeholders expressed concern that boys are steadily withdrawing from the festival.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
ODM Acting Secretary General Catherine Omanyo has called for increased investment in day schools and the elimination of the boarding element in schools, arguing that parents should be able to balance work and family. She made the remarks in response to rising arson attacks targeting boarding schools, including a May 28 fire at Utumishi Girls Academy Senior School in Nakuru County that killed 16 students and injured 79 others.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
An opinion piece argues that the government should temporarily send secondary school students home in response to a wave of unrest that has killed 16 students and closed more than 30 schools, despite the Education ministry's objections; the author contends that an early mid-term break would cut short destructive motives and save lives.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's government has ordered a ten-day nationwide inspection of boarding schools to assess compliance with safety standards, following a rise in student unrest that has forced several institutions to close. The Basic Education Principal Secretary said 1,000 quality assurance officers have been deployed to schools to monitor the situation and support stability efforts.
7 June 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has ruled out an early midterm break despite student unrest forcing several schools to close, saying the Ministry will instead intensify dialogue with learners, strengthen guidance and counselling programmes, and conduct safety audits across schools.
4 June 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Loreto Girls' High School Limuru has been closed indefinitely following a student unrest incident on June 3, with school management directing parents to collect their daughters immediately. The closure is part of a wave of student unrest affecting schools across Kenya in recent weeks.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
Lenana School in Nairobi has been closed indefinitely following Monday night unrest by students who expressed dissatisfaction with the organization of the school's annual Maroon Festival talent showcase. The administration reported damages to windows, library areas, classrooms, science laboratories, and CCTV cameras, and cited student complaints about low attendance from invited schools and failure to secure their choice of entertainer.
2 June 2026 · Capital News →