Hard truths.
The findings point to a preference for addressing tensions before they turn into unrest, with Kenyans placing greater weight on communication and accountability than on changing the boarding school system or gi...
Their petition comes months after 16 learners died in an arson attack at the school. Eight students linked to the incident have since been arraigned at the Kibera Law Courts, where they face 16 counts of murder...
Under the plan, day secondary school learners would pay Sh7,675 per year. These learners are currently under the Free Day Secondary Education programme, but principals say the funding has steadily declined whil...
President William Ruto has weighed in on the matter, urging parents to take a more active role in shaping the behaviour of their children and warning against placing all responsibility on schools and government...
He emphasized communication, parental involvement, and learner participation in rule-making as key to preventing conflict, improving behaviour, and strengthening responsibility across educational institutions i...
Utumishi Girls Academy founder Edward Mbugua said the deadly dormitory fire that killed 16 students should prompt Kenya to re-examine boarding school planning, infrastructure and overcrowding, including whether...
The Ministry of Education says it will shorten the second term starting next academic year to balance the school calendar. Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba cited concerns over learner pressure and unrest in some...
The ministry attributed the unrest to several factors, including leadership challenges within schools, examination-related anxiety, poor conditions in boarding facilities, alcohol and drug abuse, demanding scho...
Dr. Fernandes remarks comes as a wave of student unrest is disrupting learning in several Kenyan secondary schools, with incidents ranging from dormitory fires to protests over school management and examination...
Speaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Mbae claimed that key education and inspection authorities should be held accountable, pointing to what he describes as blocked emergency exits, poor institutional sup...
Omenya said the problem is widespread and not limited to a few schools, pointing to a system where safety standards are either weak or poorly enforced across the boarding education sector.
Not all lawmakers agreed that boarding schools were solely to blame. Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo said the tragedies reflected wider problems in society and should not be viewed only through the lens of school...