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Basic Education PS Prof. Julius Bitok at Kenya High School during prize giving day on June 4, 2026. [Collins Oduor, Standard]
The Ministry of Education has dismissed calls for an unscheduled mid-term closure of schools following a wave of arson incidents in several secondary schools, insisting that learning will continue as planned across the country.
Speaking during the prize-giving ceremony at The Kenya High School in Nairobi, Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said the government's focus remains on addressing challenges in the affected institutions while ensuring that education proceeds uninterrupted in the vast majority of schools.
“We have no plans for unscheduled closure of schools. Learning is continuing normally in 99 per cent of our schools. Our focus is on addressing the challenges in the few affected institutions while ensuring that all learners continue with their education without disruptions,” Bitok said.
