STUDENTS’ UNREST: Several Schools Closed Indefinitely Over Unrest
Several secondary schools around the country have allegedly sent students home earlier than planned in what authorities describe as a preventative measure.
This is intended to restore peace and protect student wellbeing following reported unrest in some colleges.
According to notices distributed to parents and guardians, institutions issued urgent orders requesting that parents pick up their children immediately on Saturday, June 6, 2026, or as soon as possible.
They include Moi Girls in Nairobi, Sironga Girls National School in Nyamira County, and Kisii School.
In separate messages, the schools stated that conversations with Boards of Management, Parents Associations, and the Ministry of Education were part of the decision-making process.
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They stated that the move was necessary in light of prevailing circumstances within the learning environment.
At Moi Girls Nairobi, a notice to parents reportedly indicated that the decision to grant learners a short break had been reached after consultations with key stakeholders.
“This proactive measure has been taken with a clear understanding of the current state of disquiet in schools and the need to prioritise students’ well-being and ease Parents’ anxiety, as we prepare for the next phase of our academic calendar,” the notice stated.
Parents were instructed to pick up their daughters starting from 8 am on Saturday, June 6.
“We will provide timely updates regarding the reopening dates. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your invaluable support,” the notice added.
At Sironga Girls National School, parents were reportedly issued with an urgent notice instructing them to arrange immediate transport for their daughters after what the school described as a sudden breakdown in order.
Schools Reported to Have Experienced Unrest or Emergency Closures Today (6 June 2026)
1. Kisii School
Closed indefinitely after students allegedly set the school captain’s room on fire during visiting day.
2. Kakamega High School
Students were directed to leave school amid…— Ongeri KE (@EugeneOngeri) June 6, 2026
The message called for urgent action, indicating that learners were to proceed home without delay.
Similarly, Kisii School reportedly issued a notice directing boys to leave the institution on the same day following consultations with the Board of Management.
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“Hello dear Parents/Guardians, In consultation with the BOARD OF MANAGEMENT and with the prevailing circumstances, it has been decided that the boys leave for their homes today, 6th June,” reads the notice.
While the institutions did not provide detailed accounts of the incidents that led to the closures, the coordinated timing of the announcements has drawn attention.
47 schools reported closed due to students unrest.
The unrest has been linked to complaints over food quality, poor boarding conditions, exam stress and living standards.
Utumishi Girls Academy (Gilgil, Nakuru)
Lenana School (Nairobi)
Alliance High School (Kiambu)
Mang’u High…— Raskin Oyugi (@Raskinoyugi) June 6, 2026
These developments suggest a broader response by school administrations to manage tensions within learning institutions.
The schools join a growing number of institutions that have recently suspended learning as administrators move to avert further disturbances and restore calm.
A wave of unrest has, in recent days, been reported across secondary schools in the country, resulting in closures just weeks before the second-term half-term break.
STUDENTS’ UNREST: Several Schools Closed Indefinitely Over Unrest
