CS Ogamba Issues THREE Radical Changes After Rampant School Unrest
Julius Ogamba, the Education Cabinet Secretary, has outlined a slew of measures aimed at reducing rising levels of school unrest and discipline.
Ogamba established a multi-stakeholder committee to study the underlying issues and propose long-term remedies.
Speaking at Jogoo House on Wednesday, June 10, Ogamba stated that the government was handling the recent cases of school unrest with urgency.
This follows a string of disruptions recorded in educational institutions across the country.
The group will bring together important players in the education sector to investigate the issues that contributed to the disturbance and offer solutions to avoid similar crises in the future.
Education CS Julius Ogamba has announced that the June 24–28 midterm break will proceed as scheduled and urged parents to use the period to engage with and guide their children.https://t.co/mFy2PheIbf pic.twitter.com/cXYsS7cSda— The Eastleigh Voice (@Eastleighvoice) June 10, 2026
“We shall be forming a multi-stakeholder team to look into the issues and causes of unrest and make recommendations on strategies for containing this challenge,” Ogamba said.
As part of the new measures, the Ministry directed schools to urgently convene Parents Association meetings to review the welfare of learners and assess the state of affairs in their respective institutions.
The CS said parents, teachers, and school administrators must work closely together to identify emerging concerns and address them before they escalate into major disciplinary issues.
CS Julius Ogamba: We shall be forming a multi-stakeholder team to review the causes of unrest and make recommendations on strategies for stemming this challenge.
Mid-term break will take place as scheduled from June 24, 2026 to June 28, 2026 pic.twitter.com/gLa8XU5M3K— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) June 10, 2026
CS Julius Ogamba: It is a shared responsibility as education sector players, ranging from the government, the parents, the guardians, our leaders and community leaders, school heads, and teachers, to ensure that our education system serves the best interests of our children pic.twitter.com/Sci57HFZJy— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) June 10, 2026
Schools have also been instructed to strengthen guidance and counselling programmes while enhancing mechanisms through which learners can raise grievances and seek support.
In addition, school managements have been directed to reinforce safety measures and promptly address concerns raised by students to foster a conducive learning environment.
County and Sub-County Education Offices will meanwhile undertake targeted safety assessments and audits, with particular focus on institutions identified as being at a higher risk of unrest.
School Calendar Adjustment
Statement on unrest in schools. pic.twitter.com/i1nNGgxylh— Julius Migos Ogamba, EBS (@HonJuliusMigos) June 10, 2026
At the same time, Ogamba announced that the Ministry of Education will adjust the school calendar beginning next academic year to ensure a more balanced distribution of learning weeks across all terms.
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“Starting next academic year, the Ministry shall rationalise the school calendar to ensure balanced terms across the school year,” he said.
Mid-term Breaks
However, the CS ruled out any changes to the 2026 second-term calendar, confirming that schools will proceed for the midterm breaks as scheduled between June 24 and June 28.
Ogamba further reminded principals and heads of institutions of their responsibility to address student grievances in a timely manner.
He warned that individuals found responsible for acts of arson, vandalism, or other unlawful activities would face firm action in accordance with the law.
He maintained that while learners may have legitimate concerns, there can be no justification for actions that result in loss of life or destruction of property.
CS Ogamba Issues THREE Radical Changes After Rampant School Unrest
