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The Kenya High School

Girls' secondary school in Nairobi where alumnae organize charity tournaments and student unrest is monitored by education authorities.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    , 2026 04:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Around 160 golfers gathered at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club on Friday, July 10, for the inaugural BOMA Charity Golf Day as the Kenya High School

    Kenya High Alumnae Society golf tourney tees off at Royal Nairobi Golf Club
  3. Citizen Digital

    ogle Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Royal Nairobi Golf Club will host the highly anticipated Boma Charity Golf Day on Friday, July 10, bringing together golfers, corporate partners, alumni and friends of The Kenya High School

    Royal Nairobi to host Boma Charity Golf in support of girls’ education
  4. June 2026
  5. The Standard

    Education PS Julius Bitok during prize-giving day at Kenya High School, where he ruled out early school closures despite rising student unrest.

    Education crisis worsens as more schools close over student unrest
  6. The Standard

    Education PS Julius Bitok, during prize-giving day at Kenya High School where he ruled out early school closures despite rising student unrest.

    PS Bitok under fire for 'mishandling' education docket
  7. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeEducation PS Julius Bitok addresses the Press after prize giving day at Kenya High School.

    PS Bitok says schools will not close early despite unrest
  8. Capital News

    Speaking during the Speech and Prize-Giving Day at Kenya High School in Nairobi, Bitok said the Ministry of Education would instead intensify dialogue with learners, strengthen guidance and counselling programmes, and conduct safety audits across schools to address emerging conce

    Government Orders Nationwide Audit of Boarding Schools Amid Rising Unrest
  9. Capital News

    Speaking during The Kenya High School prize-giving ceremony in Nairobi on Thursday, the PS said preventing unrest in schools should take precedence over rigid adherence to testing schedules.

    Don’t force exams at the expense of school stability, Bitok tells teachers
  10. Citizen Digital

    midterm break over schools' unrest, PS Bitok says By Benjamin Muriuki June 04, 2026 04:41 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Education PS Julius Bitok during the prize-giving ceremony at The Kenya High School

    No plans for early midterm break over schools' unrest, PS Bitok says
  11. Citizen Digital

    During a prize-giving day at Kenya High School on Thursday, Bitok observed that the second term has historically been a sensitive period in the school calendar.

    Education PS urges schools to halt exams that could spark unrest among students
  12. Capital News

    Speaking during the Speech and Prize-Giving Day at Kenya High School in Nairobi, Bitok said the Ministry of Education would instead intensify dialogue with learners, strengthen guidance and counselling programmes, and conduct safety audits across schools to address emerging conce

    No early midterm break despite school unrest, PS Bitok says

Friday 10 July

  1. Kenya High alumnae launch golf charity tournament for students

    Around 160 golfers gathered at Royal Nairobi Golf Club for the inaugural BOMA Charity Golf Day, organised by Kenya High School Alumnae Society's Endowment Fund Trust to raise Ksh10 million this year to support financially vulnerable students and school development projects.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Royal Nairobi Golf Club hosts charity tournament for girls' education

    The Royal Nairobi Golf Club will host the Boma Charity Golf Day on July 10, organized by The Kenya High School Alumnae Society. Proceeds will support the Society's Endowment Fund Trust, which funds scholarships for disadvantaged students, enhances student welfare, and finances infrastructure projects at the school.

    7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Student unrest causes deaths and school closures nationwide

    Student unrest continues to spread across the country, causing deaths and major destruction of learning institutions, worsening the education crisis. Education PS Julius Bitok ruled out early school closures despite the rising unrest.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Education PS Bitok faces mounting criticism over leadership

    Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok is progressively finding himself at the centre of criticism as criticism over his leadership continues to grow. At Kenya High School's prize-giving day, he ruled out early school closures despite rising student unrest.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 8 June

  1. PS Bitok: Schools will not close early despite student unrest

    Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said there are no plans for unscheduled school closures, noting that only 0.8 per cent of secondary schools have been affected by unrest while learning continues normally in 99 per cent of schools. He stated that the second-term midterm break is scheduled for June 24–28 and that examination-related pressure is among the factors contributing to the unrest.

    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. PS Bitok urges schools to prioritize calm over rigid exam schedules

    Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has cautioned teachers and school administrators against forcing students to sit examinations when they express anxiety or indicate they are unprepared, saying preventing unrest should take precedence over rigid adherence to testing schedules. Bitok urged schools to embrace dialogue, flexibility, and modern management approaches, including strengthened student leadership structures and counselling programmes.

    5 June 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 4 June

  1. Ministry rules out early midterm break despite school unrest

    The Ministry of Education will not implement an early second-term midterm break despite recent secondary-school disturbances, according to Principal Secretary Julius Bitok. He said approximately 0.8 percent of schools have experienced unrest, while learning continues normally in 99 percent of institutions.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Education PS urges halt to exams in sensitive term

    Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has urged schools to exercise caution amid rising student unrest and asked principals to stop examinations in the second term that could create anger or discourage students. The PS said the Ministry is committed to ensuring school safety through changes to examination plans, dialogue, and finding solutions for learners' challenges.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Ministry rejects early school closure despite arson incidents

    The Ministry of Education has dismissed calls for an unscheduled mid-term closure of schools following arson incidents in several secondary schools, saying learning will continue as planned. According to ministry data, only about one per cent of schools have been affected by recent unrest, with the majority of learners continuing their studies without interruption.

    4 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 17 May

  1. Kenya Scouts Association promotes adaptive leadership at Nairobi ceremony

    The Kenya Scouts Association is repositioning scouting as a central pillar of youth leadership development, with participants at a Scout investiture ceremony at The Kenya High School advocating for "adaptive, values-based leadership" aligned with national development priorities.

    17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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