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Lenana School

Lenana School — secondary school in Nairobi closed indefinitely after June 2 student unrest over the Maroon Festival talent showcase.

2026-06-022026-06-13
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  1. June 2026

  2. Capital News

    … On Tuesday, the growing wave of student unrest across Kenya has triggered a series of school closures, with Lenana School and Barding Secondary School in Alego Usonga among institutions affected as authorities move to contain rising tensions in learning facilities. …

    Loreto Girls Limuru Closed Indefinitely Following Student Unrest

  3. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 2 – Lenana School has been closed indefinitely following Monday night unrest by students, adding to growing concern over a fresh wave of instability in Kenyan schools just days after a deadly dormitory fire at a Gilgil school claimed 16 lives. …

    Lenana School Closed Indefinitely Following Night of Student Unrest
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 →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. ODM acting secretary general calls for elimination of boarding schools

    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 →

  2. 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 →

Monday 8 June

  1. Editorial: Schools should send students home early amid unrest

    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 →

Sunday 7 June

  1. Government orders nationwide audit of boarding schools

    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 →

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 →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Education PS rejects early midterm break despite school unrest

    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 →

  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. 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 →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Loreto Girls Limuru closed indefinitely after student unrest

    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 →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Lenana School closed indefinitely after student unrest

    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 →

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