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Ten students arrested as school fires spark nationwide panic
Ten students have been arrested in connection with a fire at Alliance High School, as nationwide school unrest and arson cases prompt calls for precautionary closures.
By Juliet Omelo And Lewis Nyaundi
2026-06-05 08:40:00
By Mate Tongola
2026-06-04 19:35:04
Basic Education PS Bitok rules out early school closure amid wave of unrest, says learning remains uninterrupted and nationwide safety audit ongoing.
By Mike Kihaki
2026-06-04 17:25:00
Parents expressed concern over the disturbing pattern of school fires in recent weeks, suggesting that the incidents may not be coincidental.
By Juliet Omelo
2026-06-04 14:47:01
Basic Education PS Bitok rules out early school closure amid wave of unrest, says learning remains uninterrupted and nationwide safety audit ongoing.
By Ronald Kipruto
2026-06-04 13:20:31
Panic has hit school administrators across the country, with many opting to send students home in the wake of rising cases of unrest.
By Lewis Nyaundi And Mike Kihaki
2026-06-04 09:00:00
The death of 16 students in the Utumishi Senior Girls School fire incident has elicited calls for the abolishment of boarding schools.
By Josphat Thiongó
2026-06-04 06:00:00
Growing cases of student strikes and unrest in secondary schools across Embu County have sparked concern, with Senator Alexander Mundigi calling for urgent investigations and interventions.
By Mike Kihaki
2026-06-03 23:14:48
TSC says it has not been allocated billions meant for the SHA scheme. Gap includes Sh7.5 billion for group life and injuries, and acting allowances.
By Josphat Thiong’o
2026-06-03 09:19:00
President Ruto has ordered the formal integration of Madrassa, Duksi and pastoral instruction programmes into Kenya’s education system.
By Mike Kihaki
2026-06-02 06:00:00
President Ruto orders formal integration of Madrassa and Duksi into the national education system, to ensure a clear pathway for learning opportunities.
By Mike Kihaki
2026-06-01 11:44:00
Education stakeholders have warned that widespread disregard for school safety regulations is putting learners at risk.
By Mike Kihaki
2026-06-01 10:00:00
Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called on the Ministry of Education to conduct a nationwide crackdown on schools that have failed to comply with government safety regulations.
By Mary Imenza And Benard Lusigi
2026-05-31 16:51:33
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