Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has assured the country that the recent wave of unrest in senior schools remains limited in scale, affecting less than 2% of institutions nationwide. 
By Fredrick Kioko,
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has assured the country that the recent wave of unrest in senior schools remains limited in scale, affecting less than 2% of institutions nationwide.
Speaking on the situation, Ogamba noted that most of the affected institutions are boarding senior schools, while day senior schools have largely continued with normal learning activities without disruption.
According to the Ministry of Education, a total of 204 senior schools across the country have reported incidents of unrest. Out of these, 59 schools have already stabilized and resumed normal learning, with more expected to follow in the coming days.
The CS attributed the unrest to a combination of factors, including leadership challenges within schools, learner anxiety, examination-related stress, poor conditions in boarding facilities, alcohol and drug abuse, demanding school routines, and peer influence.
He further announced that the mid-term break will proceed as scheduled, running from June 24, 2026 to June 28, 2026.
The Ministry has maintained that it is working closely with school administrations and stakeholders to restore calm and ensure continuity of learning across the affected institutions.
