462 learners processed over school unrest as government seeks lasting solutions

Fire break out at Kamwala Mixed School in Mwala, Machakos County, destroying the headteacher's office on June 13, 2026. [Daniel Mwongela, Standard]

A total of 462 learners were arrested, investigated, arraigned in court, bonded, remanded, counselled or processed in connection with student unrest incidents countrywide as at June 16.

Education Principal Secretary, John Ololtuaa, yesterday told Parliament that this was established after the Ministry, in collaboration with the National Police Service, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), County Security Committees and Boards of Management, initiated investigations into all reported incidents involving arson, attempted arson, vandalism and other criminal acts.

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462 learners processed over school unrest as government seeks lasting solutions

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