Girls' secondary school in Nairobi where alumnae organize charity tournaments and student unrest is monitored by education authorities.
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The Standard
… Speaking during a prize-giving ceremony at Kenya High School on Thursday, June 4, Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said learning remains uninterrupted in most parts of the country, with only a few isolated incidents that are being addressed.Bitok said the unrest i …
No early midterm break, says Bitok amid schools' unrestThe Standard
… Speaking during the prize-giving ceremony at The Kenya High School in Nairobi, Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said the government's focus remains on addressing challenges in the affected institutions while ensuring that education proceeds uninterrupted in the va …
Ministry rules out early school closure amid rising arson casesCitizen Digital
… During a Scout investiture ceremony at The Kenya High School in Nairobi, participants advocated for a shift toward “adaptive, values-based leadership” for the next generation. …
Scouts renew push for adaptive youth leadership at Nairobi feteAround 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →